Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury on his league debut. The 35-year-old former England international sustained a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in his left knee during Friday's 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers.
What happened?
Kieran Trippier's injury occurred during the match against Blackburn Rovers, and he is expected to be out for a number of weeks.
Why it matters for Wolverhampton Wanderers
The injury to Kieran Trippier is a significant blow to the team's defensive lineup, as he was expected to play a key role in the upcoming matches.
What comes next?
Wolverhampton Wanderers' director of performance, Phil Hayward, provided an update on the injury, stating that Trippier is expected to miss several weeks of action. Meanwhile, fellow defender Yerson Mosquera is also set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Blackburn.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' winger Rafiki Said, who suffered a high-grade injury to his MCL during a pre-season friendly, is heading in the right direction, according to Hayward. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is a week away from full fitness, while Haiti international midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is another couple of weeks from returning to first-team training.
