BOUBACAR TRAORE NEWS

Only appears once Traore appeared off the bench once in the Premier League.

Impact Traore barely saw any time with the first team this campaign, as he would only earn one league appearance for a minute, also capturing a minimal 34 minutes in FA Cup play. However, this can be partially blamed on an injury to begin the season. The 23-year-old appears to have no role in the squad and it is unknown if this will develop at all next season, as he made 24 appearances the previous season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Traore (knee) was back in the squad for Sunday's loss against Liverpool, returning from a month-long absence.

Impact There hasn't been a ton of updates on Traore since he returned to training last month following knee surgery, but it looks like he's healthy again. While he appeared in 24 matches last season, it's unclear what kind of role he'll have the rest of the current campaign, as Marshall Munetsi expects to find more time, while Traore may not be a Vitor Pereira guy.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with flu Traore (knee) has the flu and is out for Saturday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Vitor Pereira, per the BBC.

Impact Traore will remain out Saturday, as despite fully training and nearing a return from his knee injury, he has now been sidelined due to an illness. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as he has yet to debut this season. He will hope to see that debut soon, as he could be back on the pitch any time after this illness.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fully training Traore (knee) is fully training with the team, according to manager Vitor Pereira.

Impact Traore is seeing major improvement this Friday, as the midfielder has returned to full group training following a knee injury that required surgery. This should leave him with a return soon, likely coming within the next month. That said, he is most likely to feature again in mid-February when facing Liverpool on Feb. 16.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to gym Traore (knee) is training in the gym, Wolves announced Friday.

Impact Traore underwent meniscus surgery in August, and has been working his way back since. He's back in the gym and is getting closer to a return, though he's doubtful to get back before the November international break.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery Traore (knee) is set to undergo meniscus surgery, Wolves announced.

Impact Traore was in clear pain when he was forced off during Wednesday's match with Burnley, and has now been confirmed for a meniscus injury. The midfielder is set for surgery, and won't have a timeline for his return until he undergoes the surgery. Still it's not going to be a quick turnaround for Traore, who is set for months on the sideline.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off in first half Traore was brought off in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Burnley.

Impact Traore couldn't make it to half time before he was forced off during Wednesday's clash. Mario Lemina came on to replace Traore for the cup clash. Traore didn't appear in the opening two matches of the Premier League and isn't a major loss to the starting XI.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Support from bench Traore recorded 35 tackles and picked up four yellow cards in 24 appearances (seven starts) this past season.

Impact Traore did not record a goal contribution or a clean sheet this past season, although it is not that surprising given he was the fifth choice in central midfield. He started and played the full 90 minutes on five separate occasions and put together solid performances when given those big minutes, so he will look to find a more consistent place in the team next season to show off his skills.

JUNE 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from AFCON duty Traore (not injury related) returned from his AFCON duty and is an option to face Brentford on Saturday, manager Gary O'Neil told media during Friday's pre-match conference. "They'...

Impact Traore made three appearances for Mali during the AFCON, and the team's early exit means he'll return to the club earlier than initially expected. Traore has made just three starts all season long, so he's not going to do much more than adding depth for the Wolves in midfield in the second half of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Mali Traore was called up for AFCON by Mali and will now depart for the tournament.

Impact Traore will miss at least one match and if Mali make a deeper run he could be out until February. The midfielder will be more of a bench loss than anything else as he has only made three starts in 11 appearances this season.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Traore (undisclosed) is available from the bench for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Traore returns after missing the past two matches with the injury. The midfielder has started just three of his 11 Premier League appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Everton contest Traore's (undisclosed) availability for Saturday's match against Everton is in question after completing training this week, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Hopefully Bouba [Tra...

Impact Traore looks to possibly be making a return to play after missing the club's past two matches with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder had trained this week and will be a game-time decision for the contest, with the player still having to face some fitness tests. If he does play, don't expect to see much playing time from him, as he has mainly served as a substitute this season and shouldn't be expected to see much more than 20 minutes on the field following his injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench against Everton Traore (groin) subbed in and played the final few minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton.

Impact Traore made his first appearance since November on Saturday after recovering from a groin injury. He'll hope to get another run out in the season finale next weekend, but he'll really aim to be fully fit for the start of next year after starting just four games in his rookie Premier League campaign.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined versus Palace Traore (groin) will not be in the match-day squad against Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Impact Traore has been out of action since mid-November due to his groin problem, so he should probably be considered out indefinitely at this point. Even once cleared to play, Traore is far from a lock for the starting XI and figures to serve as a bench option more often than not.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Traore (groin) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Leicester City.

Impact Traore hasn't played since early November, so his absence here shouldn't alter fantasy decisions ahead of Saturday's four-game slate. He's made only eight appearances (four starts) in the current term.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available vs. Brentford Traore (groin) is not in Wolves' match day squad for Saturday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Traore has been building up fitness with Wolves' academy team recently, but he's still not quite ready to make his first senior team appearance since November.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option soon Traore (groin) could be an option as soon as Saturday's match against Brentford after manager Julen Lopetegui didn't reveal any injuries in Thursday's press conference.

Impact Traore played with the U21s earlier in the week and has been out since the World Cup, so he won't be pushed back into the squad. Given the depth in the side, Traore probably won't make the team until completely ready and even then, his spot in the XI is far from certain with Mario Lemina seemingly a favorite of Lopetegui's.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing with academy team Traore (groin) is starting for Wolves' u-21 side in Monday's Premier League 2 clash against Everton.

Impact Traore has been out for the entirety of 2023 with a groin injury, and hasn't featured for Wolves' senior team since before the World Cup. The midfielder is now building up his fitness with the u-21 side as he aims to return to the full squad soon.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing on Saturday Traore is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact Traore misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The midfielder trained in full in the buildup to the match so he should be available next week against Chelsea.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Saturday Traore (groin) has been training in full with Wolves this week and is "ready to be in our choices," according to manager Julen Lopetegui ahead of Saturday's clash against Nottingha...

Impact Traore's last appearance in any competition came back in mid-November, and he's been working his way back from a groin operation he underwent in February, but he seems set to return to Wolves' squad to face Forest this weekend. He had started four of five Premier League games in defensive midfield heading into the World Cup break prior to his injury.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to face Leeds Traore (groin) will not be available for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui confirmed in his press conference Friday.

Impact Traore is still making his way back from a groin surgery he underwent in early February and has not featured in any competition since an international friendly for Mali back in mid-November. He's "very close" to making his return, but will have to wait through another upcoming international break now that he's been ruled out for this weekend's Leeds match.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Newcastle Traore is not in the match day squad to face Newcastle on Sunday.

Impact Traore misses out on Sunday's match after having a chance to play in his recovery from a groin injury. The midfielder seems close to a return and could be available as soon as next week against Leeds.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be re-assessed Sunday Traore (groin) will be re-evaluated prior to kickoff against Newcastle United on Sunday, Steve Madeley of The Athletic reports.

Impact Traore looks close to returning to action after having been sidelined since Nov. 12 against Arsenal, a stretch of 11 matches without getting onto the pitch. The midfielder has started four of his eight appearances for the club this season, so he is far from a lock for the starting XI even if cleared to play versus Newcastle.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Spurs match Traore (groin) is not quite fit enough to be available for Saturday's clash against Tottenham after suffering a minor setback in his recovery this week, Wolves manager Julen Lopete...

Impact Traore is "getting closer" after his minor setback in training earlier this week, but he won't be fit enough in time for Saturday's game.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor setback Traore (groin) suffered a minor setback in training and will take at least another week before a return, according to manager Julen Lopetegui. "He was closer but he's had a little...

Impact It's another week on the sidelines for Traore, who hasn't played since before the World Cup break. It's a tough setback, as he still has to earn a spot back in the starting XI under the new manager. He figures to miss the next two league matches, at minimum, with a return in mid-March now the expectation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE