Wolves blame injuries on Championship physicality

Peixoto says most injuries are trauma-related from Championship physicality, not training issues; Jimenez out until January after knee surgery.

Wolverhampton manager Cesar Peixoto has defended his club's injury management, attributing the high number of injuries this season to the physical nature of Championship football rather than poor training practices. He told BBC Radio WM that only three of their injuries have been muscular, with the rest being trauma injuries caused by contact during matches.

Raul Jimenez remains sidelined until at least January following knee surgery after playing in the League Cup defeat at Everton. Bertrand Traore (hamstring), Boubacar Traore (calf), and Nasser Djiga (groin) are also unavailable. Jordan James, who suffered a foot injury on international duty with Wales, is expected to return for the home match against Cardiff City. Rodrigo Gomes has also recovered from an ankle injury after four games out.