Wolves blow as defender Willy Boly suffers broken ankle in training and may need surgery
WOLVES have confirmed that Willy Boly has broken his ankle and may need surgery.
The news comes as a huge blow to Nuno Espirito Santo, with Boly a key figure in his five-man defence.
Wolves have been well below par this season, winning just two of nine Premier League games.
But Boly has been a shining light at the back ever since his move from Porto in 2017.
And he is set to be sidelined for some time after suffering the injury in training on Saturday.
Boly, 28, has not travelled with the squad for Sunday’s match at Newcastle.
And the likes of Jesus Vallejo and Conor Coady will need to step up to the plate in his absence.
Wolves’ head of medical Phil Hayward said: “Unfortunately, Boly sustained a serious injury to his left ankle in training earlier today.
“Initial tests show a fracture to his fibula, and he will undergo further imaging over the coming days to determine whether surgery is required or not.
“If surgery is required that will take place during the next week.”
Hayward also gave updates on a number of other crocked Wolves aces.
He continued: “Ryan Bennet is recovering well from his adductor injury.
“He has now started outdoor rehab and he will return to training in the coming days.
“Pedro Neto has progressed well with his outdoor rehab this week and has trained with the squad ahead of the game against Newcastle.
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“Bruno Jordao has trained for the last two days and is progressing well. We expect him to be fit for selection very soon.
“Finally, Meritan Shabani underwent surgery to repair his right ACL, which went very well with the surgeon very pleased with the outcome.
“He has now returned to Compton to begin his early stages of rehab.”