Wolves lose Ladislav Krejci for Black Country derby, Kieran Trippier returns | OneFootball

Ladislav Krejci has been ruled out of Wolves' Black Country derby with West Brom after a calf injury in training, according to ExpressAndStar.com.

The showdown is at Molineux today, Sunday 20 September, with Kieran Trippier back in the starting XI after a knee problem.

Head coach Cesar Peixoto said they had managed Trippier's situation so he can play, and he thinks the defender is in good condition. He added Krejci felt something in training yesterday and cannot feature, but he expects Wolves to remain competitive.

Wolves are already without Raul Jimenez, who suffered a knee injury in Wednesday night's EFL Cup defeat at Everton. Adam Armstrong will lead the line in his absence after replacing the Mexican at Everton when the injury struck.

Peixoto believes Armstrong's experience will help, noting he completed pre-season and has featured regularly as a winger and as a striker. With Jimenez having returned later from the World Cup, he said the team are used to playing without him, and while they want Raul available, injuries happen. He views Armstrong as experienced, familiar with the Championship and prolific at this level, so it is not a problem.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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