Wolves boss Nuno: Adama Traore will be OK despite dislocating shoulder
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes 'strong boy' Adama Traore will be fine despite dislocating his shoulder in the 0-0 draw at Manchester United.
Having done the same thing against Tottenham earlier this campaign, the speedster's right shoulder popped out of place in the first half at Old Trafford.
He was able to carry on after assistance from club doctor Matt Perry – but then limped off with a leg injury towards the end. Asked about the Spaniard's condition, though, Nuno was not overly worried.
"I know he's in a lot of pain. He dislocated his shoulder and Matt (Perry), the doctor, managed to put it back again," said the Wolves chief.
"He had another kick in the end, so he's on ice now. But I think it's nothing serious."
The dislocation happened when United defender Harry Maguire tugged Wolves winger Traore's arm just prior to the break.
He was then replaced by new signing Daniel Podence late on after taking a heavy whack to his calf.
On the shoulder injury, Nuno added: "It happened before, Tottenham. He's a strong boy. He'll be OK, hopefully."
Wolves are seventh in the Premier League table, still level on points with United.
It was their first clean sheet in the top flight since December's 2-0 win against West Ham at Molineux, and Nuno said: "I'm pleased with the way that we worked as a team.
"I think we were, in the first half, very good. In the second half, United created us problems. It was difficult.
"You need to stick together and close the gaps, and we did it – and had chances.
"United had chances too. In the end, it was a good game of football.
"Both teams played a good game. All the players fighting for each ball. It was a very good game."
Wolves, whose next game is against Leicester in almost a fortnight's time, have drawn both games against United in the league this campaign.
They also drew with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the FA Cup third round, before losing 1-0 to the Red Devils in the replay courtesy of a Juan Mata goal.
And when asked if the two sides are evenly-matched, Nuno said: "All the opponents are very difficult. Both teams, in this case, have been even.
"It's good to compete against such good players. It's good for us and helps us grow – become better."
