BIG BLOW to Nottingham Forest as Hudson-Odoi’s Injury UPDATE Has Been Revealed and it is…

Nottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi Suffers Injury Scare in Thrilling Win Over Southampton

Nottingham Forest’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Southampton at the City Ground on Saturday has been tempered by an injury concern for winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 24-year-old was forced off the pitch just 38 minutes into the match, sparking worries among the Forest faithful about the severity of the injury.

Hudson-Odoi had given Forest a 2-0 lead with a superb strike, but his joy was short-lived as he pulled up clutching his groin area. After receiving treatment on the pitch, he gingerly made his way off, replaced by Jota Silva.

Providing an update on his condition after the match, Hudson-Odoi took to social media to express his hopes that the injury is not too serious. “Happy for the win and hopefully nothing serious. See you soon,” he wrote.

Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo also offered an assessment of Hudson-Odoi’s condition, revealing that the winger had felt a stiffness in his groin area while sprinting during the first half. “We have to assess him. I hope it is nothing, but he is stiff. He felt it in a sprint. He was still able to shoot on goal, so that was good. I hope it is nothing,” Nuno told BBC Radio Nottingham.

The injury concern aside, Forest’s win over Southampton was a thrilling encounter that saw the Reds survive a late fightback from the Saints. Goals from Elliot Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, and Chris Wood had put Forest firmly in control, but a fortuitous Jan Bednarek goal and a disallowed header from Nikola Milenkovic set the stage for a nerve-wracking finale.

Paul Onuachu’s goal in the first of 12 minutes of added time made it 3-2, but Forest held on to secure a vital three points. The win moved them level on points with second-placed Arsenal, although the Gunners have a superior goal difference.

As Forest prepares for their next match against Bournemouth on Saturday, the club’s medical staff will be working to assess the extent of Hudson-Odoi’s injury. The winger’s absence would be a significant blow to Forest’s attacking options, and Nuno will be hoping that the injury is not too serious.

In the meantime, Forest fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that Hudson-Odoi’s injury is not too severe. The winger’s pace and skill have been a key component of Forest’s attacking play, and his absence would be deeply felt.

As the Premier League season enters its second half, Forest will be looking to maintain their momentum and push for a top-seven finish. With Hudson-Odoi’s injury status uncertain, the club’s fans will be anxiously awaiting news of his recovery.