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Edging closer to return Traore (groin) has been training with the team but isn't ready to return, according to manager Julen Lopetegui. "He has worked with us, but it will be step by step. He is not ready...

Impact Traore has been out since the World Cup break and his first appearance under Julen Lopetegui will likely be from the bench. It's unclear if he has a starting role under the new manager after drawing a set of starts prior to injury. His main competition in the midfield may be Mario Lemina, who is returning from a red card.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on pitch Traore (groin) was pictured working on the pitch individually following groin surgery.

Impact Fortunately for Traore, groin surgery is usually one of the quicker ones to recover from and he's already working with the ball, which is a great sign. He'll likely need a week of full training before he's an option again, though when he's ready to return, he probably won't have a starting role in Julen Lopetegui's new-look squad.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Successful groin surgery Traore recently had surgery on his groin as he will continue to be sidelined for the Wolves, the club announces.

Impact Traore suffered a setback on his groin injury last month and has begun a rehab assignment. "Bouba was recently operated on and has started his rehabilitation" the team said. The veteran Joao Moutinho will continue to take his place in the midfield for the Wolves.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signing on with Wolves Traore will begin a four-year contract with Wolverhampton after his loan from Metz ends.

Impact Traore has apparently shown enough to stick around at Wolves, having started four matches and appeared in eight in league play this season. He probably won't have a huge role the rest of the season given recent signings, but he figures to at least be an option for Julen Lopetegui once healthy.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury setback Traore (undisclosed) will miss 1-2 months after suffering a setback with his recent injury, Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui announced after Wednesday's draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Traore hasn't featured in any of Wovles' three games back from the World Cup break as he's been dealing with an injury, and he's now expected to remain sidelined until February at the earliest. The 21-year-old had started four of Wolves' final five games in midfield heading into the November break.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Man United Traore (undisclosed) is expected to be in the squad to face Manchester United on Saturday, Steve Madeley of The Athletic reports.

Impact Traore started four of his last five contests heading into the World Cup break, so he should be in the mix to reclaim a spot on the pitch Saturday. In those outings, the midfielder generated one assist, three shots (zero on target) and seven tackles (two won).

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Traore is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Monday.

Impact Traore is unable to return as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder has featured eight times for Wolves providing one assist.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Traore is dealing with an undisclosed injury going into Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Gillingham, according to manager Julen Lopetegui.

Impact Traore started four times in five games before the World Cup and his status is now less certain for the Dec. 26 Boxing Day matchup at Everton. Fortunately Ruben Neves is back from the World Cup and will be able to help fill out the midfield as needed.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season assist account Traore logged one assist on one cross (zero accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion. He also made two interceptions and two tackles (zero won).

Impact Traore delivered an excellent through ball during the 12th minute, and Goncalo Guedes got in behind Seagulls' back line for the second goal of the match. The assist represents the young midfielder's first of the league season across seven appearances (three starts), and he demonstrated nice energy throughout 89 minutes in this contest.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available after illness Traore is available going forward after missing the 3-0 loss at Chelsea with an illness.

Impact Traore had an outside chance to start in the last match because of the suspension to Ruben Neves, but an illness kept him out of the squad. He's one of Wolverhampton's only backup options in the midfield, so there should be a start or two available to him at some point, but that may be it unless bigger injuries occur.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available going forward Traore has been training with Wolves after getting his visa approved.

Impact Traore is still a bit of a work in progress after only catching on in the second half of last season at Metz, but the Wolves midfield is thin and he'll undoubtedly see time at some point. He may not get consistent minutes, but he figures to play the former role of Leander Dendoncker, who is out on loan at Aston Villa.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE