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Wood Scores Double in EPL Opener

Rui Barbosa's celebration injury required six stitches but did not stop Nottingham Forest from securing a 3-1 win in their season opener, manager Nuno Espirito Santo said.

  • Assistant coach Rui Barbosa on Sunday needed six stitches after smacking his head on the dugout during Forest's Brentford win.
  • Buoyed by the opener, Rui Barbosa hit his head on the dugout and needed stitches during celebration.
  • The club's medical staff swiftly treated a nasty cut on his head, with Nuno Espirito Santo saying Barbosa received half a dozen stitches.
  • Despite the mishap, Forest led 3-0 by half-time in their 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground on Sunday.
  • With European football assured, Forest will compete in the Europa League this year after Crystal Palace's demise and showcased two new signings before kick-off.
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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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