Chris Wood
NFO
New Zealand
Right
Dec 7, 1991
34
6'3"
179 lb
CF
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Wood (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Burnley.
Analysis: Wood was an injury concern for the match after suffering an injury in his comeback to play as they took the field for a Europa League match on Thursday, luckily avoiding any setback, and is already an option Sunday. He will need to continue to build fitness as he looks ahead to the World Cup with New Zealand, having a rough season that has only seen him available for nine games due to injury after a career campaign last season.
Injured again Thursday
Wood left Thursday's UEFA Europa League contest versus Porto shortly after suffering a violent tackle to his knee in the first half.
Analysis: Wood made his second start in three games since returning from a significant knee injury, and there could now be concern of the team losing him again for the final stretch of the season. However, the extent of the new blow remains to be determined. The veteran striker might have little chance of seeing plenty of minutes in the upcoming league meeting with Burnley, in which Igor Jesus would likely lead the front line.
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