All Whites captain Chris Wood will be returning to a new-look Nottingham Forest after international duty.
The English Premier League side have confirmed the sacking of manager Nuno Espirito Santo, despite the Portuguese manager signing a new three-year contract two months ago.
Forest finished seventh on the table last yearand currently sit 10th through three games with a win, a draw and a loss.
Recently departed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and Jose Mourinho – are being mentioned as replacement options.
Wood, who has starred for Forest under Espirito Santo since both arrived at the club in 2023, is currently in Auckland for the international clash with Australia tonight.
Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.
The Club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at The City Ground, in particular his role in the… pic.twitter.com/catCyeaeR4