Nottingham Forest coach requires stitches after overenthusiastic goal celebration
Briefly

Nottingham Forest won their opening match of the 2025/26 season against Brentford with a score of 3-1. Chris Wood scored the first goal early in the match, followed by two more goals, one from Wood and another from Dan Ndoye, making it 3-0 by halftime. Goalkeeping coach Rui Barbosa celebrated the opening goal, resulting in a serious head injury that required stitches. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo expressed delight in the team's performance, citing their strong start and control of the game.
Nottingham Forest kicked off the 2025/26 season with a 3-1 victory over Brentford, with Chris Wood scoring twice and Dan Ndoye adding another goal.
Goalkeeping coach Rui Barbosa celebrated Wood's first goal too enthusiastically, resulting in a head injury that required six stitches and made him dizzy.
Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo praised the team's performance, highlighting their strong start and dominant control throughout the match against Brentford.
Barbosa's injury proved to be memorable for him not only for the excitement of the win but also for the unfortunate encounter with the dugout.
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