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.

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.