Wolves confirm Willy Boly has broken his ankle
Wolves centre-half Willy Boly has suffered a 'serious' ankle injury and is due to have further tests to determine whether he needs surgery.
The French defender fractured his left ankle in training earlier today and has not travelled to Newcastle for tomorrow's game.
Even if an operation is not required, such injuries tend to lead to several weeks on the sidelines.
Wolves' head of medical Phil Hayward said: "Unfortunately, Willy 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.”
Boly's defensive partner Ryan Bennett is also set to miss the Magpies clash with a groin problem, but is said to be 'recovering well'.
Providing an update on him, Pedro Neto (heel), Bruno Jordao, (ankle) and Meritan Shabani (ACL), Hayward added: "Ryan Bennett 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 tomorrow’s game against Newcastle.
“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 rehabilitation.”
