Anthony Elanga sends message to Chris Wood after Nottingham Forest latest
Nottingham Forest teammates reacted to Chris Wood’s message on social media after his hat-trick in 7-0 victory over Brighton.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side put on an impressive 7-0 performance against Brighton at the City Ground, making a strong statement in their quest for a Champions League spot.
Anthony Elanga stood out with three assists, while Wood also took the headlines, scoring a hat-trick just days after signing a new contract.
Morgan Gibbs-White, Jota Silva, and Neco Williams also found the net, with an own goal from Lewis Dunk adding to the tally.
Following the impressive win, Wood shared his excitement on Instagram, saying: “This is how we bounce back!! Brilliant afternoon with a brilliant group of lads. Get in!”
Elanga, who set up two of Wood’s goals, posted a link emoji in the comments. Neco Williams called him a “hat-trick hero” while Callum Hudson-Odoi referred to him as “Bagsman”.
Nottingham Forest rely on Chris Wood as they eye European qualification
Wood was able to explore pre-contract options with foreign clubs from 1 January, with Italian giants AC Milan and Napoli showing interest. However, he chose to stay committed to Forest for the future.
His goals have been pivotal in their surprising push for a Champions League spot, with the club currently sitting third in the table, level on points with Arsenal.
Wood’s contribution since his arrival from Newcastle has been essential to Espirito Santo. With an incredible 17 goals and two assists this season, he’s now just two goals behind the league’s top scorer, Mohamed Salah.
Football Insider Verdict
It’s no surprise that Forest’s attacking players, including Elanga and Gibbs-White, are thriving alongside Wood, contributing to the team’s impressive scoring run.
At 33, the New Zealand international is enjoying the best form of his career, having scored 33 goals in 66 appearances for the club. Fans are optimistic that he can sustain this remarkable run as Forest push for a European spot in what’s shaping up to be an exciting season.
In other news, Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White sent a “message to teammate Williams after the Brighton victory.
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