Chris Wood has said he is grateful to Erling Haaland after continuing his prolific start to the season with two goals in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win at Leicester City.
Forest are fifth after two Wood goals without reply after half-time at the King Power Stadium gave the New Zealand forward a total of seven league goals this season, with only Manchester City’s Haaland – on ten – ahead of him.
“We want to try to bring it back or I’ll be out of a job,” Wood joked to Sky Sports when he was asked about the re-emergence of imposing centre-forwards in the top flight.
“For a period of time, the small centre-forward with a lot of pace was used but, thankfully, Erling has brought it back. He’s a very formidable man and he’s probably going to score 30 goals this season.”
Chris Wood, TAKE A BOW! 🔥
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Haaland’s tendency to move relatively little and have precious few touches during matches is not a natural match for City manager Pep Guardiola’s tactics, but the Norway talisman’s remarkable exploits since he joined the club in 2022 have changed the Spaniard’s approach.
The 24-year-old has comfortably won the Premier League Golden Boot in each of his two full seasons in England, contributing 74 goals and 13 assists in a total of 73 league appearances.
City’s spearhead has not scored for three league games, while 32-year-old Wood has four goals in his last three.
“I just want to keep scoring as many as I can,” said Wood. “He’s a very formidable man to chase. It’s a very nice start for myself and the team.
“I’m not someone who will put one in the top corner; I rely on myself and the service from my teammates, and it’s been great.”
Chris Wood bags AGAIN! 🔥
Nottingham Forest take the lead at the start of the second…
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Author : Ben Miller
Publish date : 2024-10-25 22:02:05
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