PLEASE NOTE: The injury news below is updated mainly from Mick McCarthy's regular media briefings with additional information provided by Head of the Medical Department Steve Kemp.
Wednesday, September 1
Mick McCarthy reveals that Michael Kightly has not been included in Wolves' 25 after a minor setback to his recovery from patella tendon problems. Kightly will continue his rehabilitation with a view to going out on loan prior to January.
Thursday, August 26
A sad day as Matt Murray announces his retirement from the game. Murray's recovery from patella tendon problems had reached its end.
Tuesday, August 24
Mixed news ahead of Carling Cup tie with Southend. Ronald Zubar again available as is Dave Edwards. But still no Steven Fletcher, Jelle Van Damme or Steven Mouyokolo. And Karl Henry likely to be rested because of a groin problem.
Thursday, August 19
The boss reveals that Kevin Doyle is back in full training. Steven Fletcher isn't as yet while Jelle Van Damme is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Everton with an ankle injury sustained against Stoke. Ronald Zubar is back training but Dave Edwards (groin) and Steven Mouyokolo (hamstring) won't be involved at Goodison Park.
Saturday, August 14
Steven Fletcher departs Molineux on crutches after his goalscoring debut against Stoke. But boss Mick McCarthy believes the injury is only bone bruising and that he shouldn't be on the sidelines for too long. Kevin Doyle is also expected to make a return to training in the early part of the week.
Friday, August 13
Kevin Doyle (calf) and Dave Edwards (groin) are the two big doubts for boss Mick McCarthy ahead of the opening game of the season. Both are battling to recover from the injuries which ruled them out of the internationals.
Tuesday, August 10
Dave Edwards returns home from international duty with Wales having suffered a groin injury in training.
Monday, August 9
With five days to go before the start of the season there is good news on Kevin Doyle and Michael Kightly. A scan on Doyle's calf has shown no serious damage and the striker is continuing his battle to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's game with Argentina on Wednesday. Kightly meanwhile is poised for a return to some form of full training after suffering problems with his patella tendons. Stephen Hunt continues his rehabilitation while Ronald Zubar is also currently on the casualty list with a groin injury. Matt Murray is also still working on his rehabilitation.
2010/11 season
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Friday, May 7
Matt Jarvis set to return to the squad for the final game of the season having recovered from his thigh injury.
Saturday, May 1
Mick McCarthy reveals that Geoffrey Mujangi Bia's departure at half time against Portsmouth was due to cramp.
Wednesday, April 28
Stephen Ward is today undergoing a clean-up operation on the knee which he injured at the start of the season. Ward reveals he has been playing through the pain barrier when included.
Friday, April 23
Matt Jarvis has emerged as a doubt for the game with Blackburn due to a thigh injury.
Thursday, April 1
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has missed training all week with a virus and is unlikely to travel for the game with Arsenal.
Tuesday, March 23
Michael Kightly reveals he's making good progress from trouble with his tendons thanks to specialist treatment from Dr Jose Manuel Sanchez in Barcelona.
Wednesday, March 17
Dave Edwards makes a successful return from injury for the reserves, coming through 70 minutes of the game with Arsenal at Barnet.
Monday, March 8
Dave Edwards returns to full training for the second time since undergoing ankle surgery.
Thursday, February 25
Good news for Andy Keogh who's back in full training and set to travel with the squad for the game with Bolton.
Tuesday, February 23
Mick McCarthy reveals that Michael Kightly has been travelling to Barcelona for specialist treatment on his knees. Andy Keogh is close to returning to training while Dave Edwards is not yet ready.
Tuesday, February 16
Injured trio Andy Keogh, Michael Kightly and Dave Edwards are due to see specialists to assess their respective recoveries.
Wednesday. February 10
Andy Keogh is now the most likely of the trio sidelined by ankle injuries to be back fit first. Still at least a couple of weeks away. Dave Edwards had suffered a setback to the ankle while Michael Kightly is suffering some soreness in his knee.
Friday, January 29
Michael Kightly and Dave Edwards have both suffered slight setbacks in their rehabilitation which has put their recoveries back by at least a couple of weeks. Stefan Maierhofer is set for a return to the squad.
Saturday, January 23
Andy Keogh is already back doing some running after his ankle injury. Dave Edwards and Michael Kightly have been pulled out of training as a precaution just for a few days after they returned to light work after surgery.
Tuesday, January 12
Stefan Maierhofer is set to undergo hernia surgery on Friday in Munich. Expected to be unavailable for approximately ten days.
Wednesday, January 6
Michael Kightly reveals he is back doing some running and light ball work and remains hopeful of being back to fitness by the end of January.
Sunday, January 3
Kevin Doyle and Stefan Maierhofer both miss out in the FA Cup against Tranmere due to illness. Christophe Berra isn't risked.
Wednesday, December 30
Christophe Berra reveals all is fine after his mild concussion with all other tests and assessments passed comfortably. Dave Edwards meanwhile is feeling good after his ankle operation and targeting a return by the end of January.
Monday, December 28
Christophe Berra suffers a nasty-looking head injury falling awkwardly going up for a header in tonight's game against Manchester City, and suffers mild concussion. However, the initial prognosis is that there is no other serious damage and he is able to return home after the game to return the following day for further assessment.
Wednesday, December 23
Andy Keogh reveals he has undergone his ankle operation and will be returning home for a few days before heading back to Wolverhampton to start his rehabilitation. The striker has a target to return of mid to late February.
Saturday, December 12
The ankle injury curse strikes again, this time with Dave Edwards during the game with Tottenham. Dave limps out of the action and initial prognosis suggests he may require an operation and again, an absence of at least two months.
Friday, December 11
More bad news for Wolves with Andy Keogh now injured. Ankle ligament damage sustained in training will need an operation and prompt an absence of up to three months. Ronald Zubar still out but Chris Iwelumo to return to the squad at Tottenham.
Wednesday, December 9
Michael Kightly has undergone his minor operation and started his rehabilitation. The winger, who hopes to be running again before Christmas, is also grateful the injury wasn't a lot worse given the way he fell under the challenge.
Friday, December 4
Michael Kightly is to undergo an operation on his injured ankle. Chris Iwelumo (metatarsal) and Ronald Zubar (ankle) are closing in on a return to full training. There are slight doubts over Stefan Maierhofer and Greg Halford but both should be fit for the visit of Bolton.
Wednesday, December 2
Matt Murray is to be on the sidelines for "months rather than weeks" with his knee injury. The injury doesn't however require an operation.
Tuesday, December 1
Michael Kightly is set to see a specialist regarding the ankle injury which forced him off against Birmingham. Looks like a minor operation required which will see the winger on the sidelines for six to eight weeks.
Tuesday, November 24
Stephen Ward comes through 63 minutes for the reserves against Fulham as he makes his comeback after almost three months out following a knee operation.
Friday, November 20
Ronald Zubar emerges as a doubt for the trip to Chelsea with a thigh problem sustained in training. It's also confirmed that Matt Murray has suffered a setback and is due for further rehabilitation on his injured knee. The setback however won't require further surgery.
Wednesday, November 18
Matt Murray has undergone a scan on his knee and Wolves are now awaiting the results. Good news elsewhere with David Jones, Stephen Ward and Matt Hill all closing in on a return to full time training.
Wednesday, November 11
Mick McCarthy reveals that Matt Hill is continuing his recovery from an ankle injury which has limited his availability for a fortnight.
Tuesday, November 10
Matt Murray makes his comeback after almost a year out with a ruptured patella tendon but plays only 23 minutes for the reserves. Revealed after the match it was purely precautionary as he felt slight discomfort in the knee.
Thursday, November 5
Bad news for Chris Iwelumo who suffered damage to the fracture site of his previously broken metatarsal at Stoke. Faces several weeks on the sidelines.
Thursday, October 15
David Jones reports that he's probably just over a month away from a possible return to training following his recent knee operation.
Saturday, October 10
Mick McCarthy reveals that Matt Murray is back out training as he continues his long-term rehabilitation.
Friday, October 9
Stephen Ward reveals how he was forced to return to hospital shortly after undergoing his knee operation due to an infection. But he's back and now in full throes of his rehabilitation.
Wednesday, October 7
Andrew Surman makes his return from injury as the reserves draw with Aston Villa while Chris Iwelumo plays his first 90 minutes for 18 months.
Tuesday, October 6
Slight setback for Richard Stearman who took a knock to his ankle during his return and won't be involved for the reserves against Aston Villa. Nothing too serious though.
Tuesday, September 29
Richard Stearman returns from his ankle problem to play 45 minutes for the reserves against Chelsea. And Chris Iwelumo also comes through the same amount of action after almost three months on the sidelines with a broken metatarsal.
Friday, September 18
Double blow for Wolves in training losing both Richard Stearman and Andrew Surman. Richard suffers an ankle injury although on the bright side an X-ray reveals no break. Andrew picks up a knee problem. Kevin Foley, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Michael Kightly all back in the squad for the Fulham game though.
Tuesday, September 15
Michael Kightly makes his long-awaited return from injury by playing 60 minutes as the reserves draw at West Ham. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Kevin Foley and Jody Craddock are all continuing their recoveries with an outside chance of being available for the forthcoming game with Fulham.
Tuesday, September 8
Jody Craddock is the latest new arrival to the casualty department after suffering a hamstring strain in training. Set to rule him out for a fortnight in total. Elsewhere though Michael Kightly is back in full training.
Wednesday September 2
Bad news for Stephen Ward after his operation reveals the cartilage problem is worse than could be seen on a scan. Fortunately it can be repaired, but it means a likely absence of between two and three months.
Saturday August 29
Michael Kightly reveals he's back training with the Development squad and could be back with the first team in the coming days. Mick McCarthy reveals that Stephen Ward requires an operation to repair a slight tear in his cartilage but hoping that it's a short absence.
Friday August 28
Greg Halford should be available for the game with Hull and Stephen Ward has a chance. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has a struggle to make the squad having interrupted his return to training. Kevin Foley is still not ready to return.
Monday August 24
Greg Halford (calf) and Stephen Ward (knee) are both set to miss Tuesday's Carling Cup tie with Swindon.
Thursday August 20
Kevin Doyle and Christophe Berra are both set to return to the squad for the trip to Manchester City. Still no Sylvan Ebanks-Blake or Kevin Foley and Michael Kightly still not ready for a comeback.
Monday August 17
Boss Mick McCarthy reveals that Sylvan Ebanks-Blake (hamstring) and Kevin Foley (medial knee ligaments) are both facing what is hoped to be a brief spell on the sidelines.
Saturday August 15
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake the latest Wolves player to suffer an injury as he limps out of the opening day game with West Ham with a hamstring problem ten minutes from time. Boss Mick McCarthy hoping it's not serious.
Thursday August 13
It's not been a great night for Wolves on the international front. Boss Mick McCarthy reveals Christophe Berra will definitely miss the kick-off with a hamstring injury picked up with Scotland. Kevin Doyle has suffered a slight groin injury after getting his 45 minutes with the Republic of Ireland while Wayne Hennessey tweaked his ankle in action for Wales.
Monday August 10
Matt Murray reveals he's back running again for the first time since last November and is hoping to be back in full training within six to eight weeks.
Saturday August 8
Kevin Doyle gets his runout for 20 minutes and boss Mick McCarthy reveals it was always planned to substitute him after sending him on at around the hour mark.
Friday August 7
Some good news on Kevin Doyle, who has returned to training and is pencilled in for a brief runout in the August 8 friendly with Real Valladolid.
Wednesday, July 29
Mick McCarthy reveals that Michael Kightly is unlikely to be fit for the start of the new season. Kightly has suffered some minor twinges during his rehabilitation from injury and is to receive further treatment expected to last a couple of weeks before returning to full training. David Jones however returns to the squad for the Development game with Crewe.
Saturday, July 25
Kevin Doyle, who returned back from Germany on Thursday, says that his operation was successful and is now targeting a return to full training within ten days to two weeks.
Tuesday, July 21
Striker Kevin Doyle has flown over to Germany for an operation to repair a damaged hernia. Not expected to be serious and the record signing expected back training within a fortnight.
Monday, July 20
Chris Iwelumo is back in to Compton on crutches after an operation on his broken metatarsal. Surgery went well, and the anticipated spell on the sidelines for the striker is three months.
Wednesday, July 15
Kevin Doyle, David Jones and George Elokobi all sit out the North Queensland Fury game with minor niggles.
Friday, July 10
Bad news for Chris Iwelumo who, in his first match back since suffering medial ligament damage in April, breaks his metatarsal against Perth Glory in Australia. Striker will return to England for an operation.
Thursday, June 4
Carl Ikeme has been back into Compton and declares himself fully fit after the back problem which hampered him over the second half of last season.
Saturday, May 16
Michael Kightly is not yet ready for his holiday as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken metatarsal at Compton.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
Bad news for Matt Murray as Steve Kemp reveals he has had to undergo another operation in his bid to recover from a ruptured patella tendon. With part of the tendon not healing properly, it was agreed between Matt, the Wolves medical team and his surgeon to undergo the clean-up operation to prevent any problems later in the recovery process. Matt will not be fit until the new Premier League season is underway.
Friday May 1, 2009.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake returns to training today in the hope of being fit for the final game of the season. Andy Keogh should also be fit after the knee injury which saw him substituted at Barnsley. Stephen Gleeson is back at Wolves being treated after suffering an ankle injury whilst on loan with MK Dons in their game against Walsall last weekend.
Friday, April 24, 2009.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and David Jones will be missing from tomorrow's game with Barnsley. Sylvan is suffering from back/hamstring problems while David a knee injury.
Thursday, April 23, 2009.
Mick McCarthy confirms Chris Iwelumo will not now be risked again this season. With promotion assured, the striker can now take his time with his recovery from a knee injury.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
Michael Kightly, who was back at Molineux for Saturday's promotion celebrations, is now at Compton beginning his rehabilitation after surgery on both his broken metatarsal and long-standing hip problem.
Thursday, April 16, 2009.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake returns to training with a good chance of figuring in Saturday's game with QPR. Chris Iwelumo undergoes an injection to aid his recovery and still has a slim chance of being available for the final day of the season.
Friday, April 10, 2009.
After the 3-0 win at Southampton, Mick McCarthy confirms that neither Sylvan Ebanks-Blake or Chris Iwelumo will be available for Monday's trip to Derby. But with three weeks of the regular season remaining, he's not yet ruling Chris out of his plans.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009.
Chris Iwelumo has suffered medial ligament damage and bruising to his bone, a scan has revealed. He'll definitely miss Wolves' double-header over the Easter weekend but the injury is not as bad as it could have been.
Monday, April 6, 2009.
A bad night on the injury front as well as the result as Wolves lose to Birmingham. Chris Iwelumo is stretchered off with a knee injury after a scything challenge from Lee Carsley which will be assessed over the next few days. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake meanwhile, having recovered from his calf injury, missed the game after picking up a hamstring problem in training.
Friday, April 3, 2009.
Optimistic news on both Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Chris Iwelumo. Both strikers are set to return to training ahead of Monday night's game with Birmingham after calf and thigh problems respectively. Matt Jarvis is also expected to be fit for the game.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
Unfortunately it has been confirmed that Michael Kightly suffered a broken fifth metatarsal in yesterday's reserve game with Shrewsbury. The injury will require an operation and has put the winger out for the rest of the season.
Friday, March 27, 2009.
Matt Jarvis has had the last in a serious of injections on his knee and is now hoping to return to training next week in order to try and be available for the trip to Birmingham.
Thursday, March 26, 2009.
Keeper Darren Ward has returned to parent club Sunderland for assessment and treatment on the back injury which has been causing him problems.
Wednesday March 25, 2009.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has returned to Compton for assessment and treatment after withdrawing from the England-under-21 squad. Sylvan picked up a calf strain in training with England but Wolves' medical staff are cautiously optimistic he will have recovered in time for Wolves' trip to Birmingham on April 6.
Friday, March 20, 2009.
Matt Jarvis is a confirmed absentee for tomorrow's game at Nottingham Forest. As stated earlier in the week, Mick is confident he will be ready to return against Birmingham on April 6.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
Mick has revealed that winger Matt Jarvis is unlikely to be fit for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest due to the medial knee ligament injury which has kept him out since the game with Cardiff on February 21. But if Matt doesn't make it, he will then have a 16-day break to complete his recovery before the trip to Birmingham. Carl Ikeme is continuing his recovery from a back injury but will not be rushed. Nigel Quashie is set to play in the Development friendly with Rushden & Diamonds as he continues to work towards full fitness after being laid low for over a week with a chest infection. Keeper Darren Ward is struggling with a sore back.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
Academy defender Johnny Dunleavy damaged his medial knee ligaments in the Development Friendly against Crewe. Johnny will now start his rehabilitation programme.
Saturday, March 7, 2009.
Matt Murray and George Elokobi have both received positive news following a visit to their knee specialist in London. Matt, who ruptured his patella tendon while on loan at Hereford in November, will continue his gym work and treatment with a view to returning to light jogging and handling work within two months. George has re-started light jogging after his serious knee injury sustained at Ipswich last August. Both players are still on-target for a pre-season return.
Friday, March 6, 2009.
Young midfielder Matt Bailey has picked up an ankle ligament injury in training. Matt is now on crutches as he begins his rehabilitation.
