Wolves have confirmed that they are set to be without key defender Willy Boly for the clash with Arsenal this weekend, with the defender set for a lengthly spell on the sidelines.
The defender, who has been key for Wolves so far this season, is set for several months out after requiring surgery on a fractured left tibia.
In a statement on the Wolves website, head of medical Phil Hayward said:
Willy had surgery in London this morning to repair the bone with a small metal plate and screws.
The procedure went as planned with no complications and he will now return to Compton to begin the early stages of his rehabilitation.
Willy will be in a boot for the first six weeks, working hard to maintain fitness and muscle bulk in the leg before progressing to more functional activities.
In terms of time scales, a lot depends on how he progresses in the first few weeks and how well the fracture heals.
Read Arsenal’s verdict
This is a huge boost for Arsenal’s chances this weekend, with Boly being a key figure for Wolves.
His impact is huge in the defence, so this could offer more opportunities to Arsenal’s front men.
