Forest’s Bumpy Ride to Wembley Wonders…
Nottingham Forest is having a fit about the striker Chris Wood’s shaky hips and dandy ribs, just after a heroic hip collision worthy of a slow-mo superhero film! While aiming for New Caledonia like it was the cake at a kid’s carnival, our Kiwi wonderboy ended up with a hip in hibernation mode. As for the crystal ball reading of Wood’s crystal-clear availability against Man United next Tuesday? Let’s say it’s as cloudy as a London afternoon in November. In the poetic words of coach Nuno, “Not good,” which in footie lingo translates to a bit of a pickle. A day-by-day injury watch is in play, like counting sprinkles on a donut, with each day wobbling like jelly on a plate.
With Chris Wood’s unavailability lingering like a stubborn hangover, Forest’s trip against Man United could be like climbing a greased-up mountain with flip-flops. Meanwhile, the Reds pirouetted their way into Wembley after an eyeball-shriveling penalty shootout against Brighton. Missing their talismanic top goal-getter didn’t dim their sparkle one bit as they tiptoed to a gutsy 4-3 penalty win, probably causing a collective sigh of relief louder than a hairdryer at full blast.
To spice up the drama, Morgan Gibbs-White crash-landed into the post — let’s hope that goalpost’s insurance covers “reckless charging.” The post-match vibe was nervier than a cat in a dog pound, forcing Nuno to sub Gibbs-White for a more “robust” Morato. As the dust settles and the bumpy ride to the semis approaches, Forest fans hang onto hope tighter than a footballer’s bun in a windy stadium. Onward, you Forest sorcerers, may your magic never end!
