Wolves have a huge game in the Premier League this weekend against Leeds United, and fans are desperately hoping to see Jorgen Strand Larsen available.
Wolves have lost all four games so far, and the pressure is already cranking up.
That said, Wolves believe in Vitor Pereira and are set to hand him a new contract very soon, which is something that has been in the pipeline for weeks.
This weekend’s game represents a chance to get points on the board.
Leeds have started OK, taking four points from their four games so far. But this is a newly promoted side, and a big opportunity for Wolves.
Pereira’s team selection will be anyone’s guess, but one man most people are really wanting to see if Jorgen Strand Larsen – and Liam Keen has today given an update on the striker.
Jorgen Strand Larsen injury update emerges ahead of Leeds clash
Jorgen Strand Larsen playing for Wolves.
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Strand Larsen has missed Wolves’ last two games against Everton and Newcastle with an Achilles problem.
The Norwegian had scored a brace for Wolves in the Carabao Cup against West Ham United, reminding everyone how important he is to the team.
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Not having him the past two games has not been ideal. Pereira did previously warn that the injury was more serious than first thought.
But it seems he will not be out for very much longer, with Liam Keen stating the injury is not serious. He even feels there could be a small chance of him playing this weekend against Leeds.
He said on the E&S podcast: “I think he’ll be recovering from this injury relatively soon as well. I think we could see him in a Wolves shirt sooner rather than later.
“I hope that is in time for Saturday and of course we’ll ask Vitor about it in the press conference.
“But I think he’s getting closer to getting back and playing in a Wolves shirt, which can only be a good thing for this football club.”
Keen was then asked if he felt Strand Larsen – who’s also being lined up for a new contract – could feature against Leeds.
He replied: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and Saturday, I know it’s already Thursday, but a lot can change and happen. I’m going to put my neck on the line and say Keen, that he’s involved. But again, it’s a close call.”
Strand Larsen seemingly hasn’t trained
Fans will have everything crossed that Strand Larsen can play this weekend.
But at this stage it feels slightly unlikely. Certainly, him starting the game does anyway – we may see him take up a place on the bench.
Jorgen Strand Larsen playing for Wolves.
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Wolves did release new photos earlier today of a training session that took place yesterday, and Strand Larsen cannot be seen in any of them.
Perhaps he may have taken to the pitches today, or he might train tomorrow.
But it would be no surprise if Wolves didn’t share any photos to try and keep his potential involvement a secret from Leeds.