Chris Wood is dealing with a knock ahead of Nottingham Forest ’s clash with West Ham on Saturday, with Nuno Espirito Santo saying further assessment his needed before the game. The New Zealand international has been in sparkling form so far this season, scoring seven goals in the opening nine Premier League contests.

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is struggling to be fit for Saturday's visit of West Ham. Wood scored twice last time out against Leicester City to take his tally this season to seven goals in nine Premier League games,

Nuno Espirito Santo responded to seeing his Nottingham Forest side go third in the Premier League table for the first time since September 1998 by insisting: “I think we can get better”. A 3-0 victory over West Ham United on Saturday helped Forest notch up a third consecutive win and lifted them into their highest position in 26 years.