Wolves are gearing up for their new game in the Premier League against Brighton – and there is a slightly worrying aspect of a new training video released by the club.
Wolves will again go in pursuit of their first three points of the season, after coming agonisingly close against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Vitor Pereira’s side were seconds away from winning down in north London.
But a last-gasp equaliser from Joao Palhinha meant Wolves took just the one point.
It was a gutting end to the game for Wanderers, but the players cannot dwell on it for too long. Instead, they must focus on the positives going into the game with Brighton this weekend.
No sign of Jorgen Strand Larsen in new Wolves training footage after striker’s injury admission
Wolves are desperately hoping to build on that performance against Spurs and get three points against Brighton.
It is not the best fixture to have though, with Brighton having Wolves’ number in years – Wanderers have won just one of the last nine meetings.
But given the improvements in the last couple of games, fans will be optimistic.
Today though, Wolves have released some new training footage – and there was one notable absence from the group.
Jorgen Strand Larsen, who recently missed a few games with an injury, is nowhere to be seen in Wolves’ new video.
The Norway international played 83 minutes against Spurs on Saturday, and after the game, Strand Larsen admitted he is still not 100% fit at the moment.
He said: “I haven’t quite got going yet, and I’m struggling today too, unfortunately. I feel like I’m walking with a bit of a limp, and it’s boring.”
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Strand Larsen fitness is a concern
Strand Larsen seemingly has not trained with the group since the Spurs game, but hopefully this is only a precautionary measure ahead of Brighton.
The striker – who cost Wolves £23 million (E&S) – may well take to the training pitches later in the week, but even that is not so ideal for Wolves.
| Jorgen Strand Larsen for Wolves |
| Appearances – 44 |
| Goals – 16 |
| Assists – 5 |
With the team struggling, Pereira needs his number nine fit and firing as soon as possible.
He is yet to score in the Premier League so far, and now there are increased expectations after Strand Larsen signed an improved contract.
Hopefully, he can shake off what is bothering him for good soon and start getting amongst the goals again for Wanderers.