Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a leg injury.
Nottingham Forest have confirmed that winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on a leg injury. The 25-year-old was forced to leave the pitch during Forest’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Porto last Thursday and did not feature in Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League win over Burnley.
The club announced the procedure has been completed, with a full recovery expected only in time for pre-season training. Hudson-Odoi took to Instagram to share his thoughts, admitting the surgery was successful but not the way he hoped to conclude the season.
He expressed trust in a higher plan, believing he will return in better condition. The player’s message reflected resilience, stating he hopes to come back stronger than before after the setback.
Forest currently sit five points clear of the relegation zone, with five Premier League matches remaining. Their opponents will be Sunderland, Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United, and Bournemouth.
The team also has a Europa League semi-final tie against Aston Villa, with the first leg set for 30 April. The loss of Hudson-Odoi is a significant blow for Forest, who have relied on his pace and creativity in midfield.
His absence will force the club to reshuffle their attack, potentially testing their depth and tactical options in the coming weeks. The timing could not be worse as they push for survival and chase European glory.
Looking ahead, Forest will need to navigate their remaining fixtures carefully without their influential winger. While Hudson-Odoi aims to return stronger next season, his current absence adds pressure on the team to secure results.
The Europa League semi-final will be a key test, with the club balancing domestic survival and continental ambition in the coming weeks.