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Set to miss three months Boly is expected to miss three months with a hamstring injury, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Boly will likely miss the remainder of the season after suffering a bad hamstring injury against Fulham in the first seven minutes of the match last Saturday. Newly acquired Felipe from Atletico Madrid is set to be his replacement for the rest of the campaign. It's a blow for Boly, who was finally getting some time after signing from Wolverhampton at the beginning of the season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham beats Forest 2-0 to end visitor's unbeaten run

Fulham has ended Nottingham Forest’s five-game unbeaten run in the English Premier League with a deserved 2-0 win at Craven Cottage

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Forced off early Boly was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Fulham due to injury.

Impact Boly was forced off after just seven minutes, being replaced by Joe Worrall. The defender's extent of injury should be revealed following the match.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise inclusion in XI Boly is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Boly is a surprise return after being ruled out earlier in the week by manager Steve Cooper. Boly takes up a role in the Forest back line having helped his side to two clean sheets in his five appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again, nearing return Boly (ankle) is out for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, manager Steve Copper told Nottingham Post."Willy Boly is not far away. It's a little bit inconclusive with exact times. But...

Impact Boly continues to recover from an ankle injury that has seemingly not been as severe as originally thought. Still the defender will be sidelined for at least one more match with eyes on a potential return for a Feb. 5 clash with Leeds.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leicester Boly is not in the match day squad to face Leicester City on Saturday.

Impact Boly picked up an ankle injury mid week and will miss Forest's league match as a result. Boly has only made five appearances on the season so his absence isn't a critical one.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle in Cup win Boly scored the opener but was forced off in the 60th minute of Wednesday's Cup match with an ankle injury, according to manager Steve Cooper. "I don't know how serious it is, but...

Impact Boly will be a doubt for Saturday's league match and a return to the XI for Scott McKenna seems likely unless Cooper wants to do something else. Boly had found a role in the past month, starting each of the last four league matches, holding two clean sheets and keeping Chelsea down to one goal.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances across start Boly generated one tackle (zero won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Southampton.

Impact Boly logged Nottingham Forest's best clearance tally en route to helping the team win. Currently, he and Joe Worrall are its preferred center-back duo. They replace Scott McKenna and Steve Cook, two defenders who have not played since Nov. 12 despite being available.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists game tying goal Boly had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking a shot, making two interceptions, three tackles (winning two) and five clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chels...

Impact Boly set up Serge Aurier in the 63rd minute assisting the game tying goal for Forest. The assist was the first in four league appearances for the centerback with his five clearances leading Forest in the draw.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Fulham Boly is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Fulham.

Impact Boly is immediately in the starting XI Friday, taking the spot of Joe Worrall on the back line. Boly is a Premier League veteran, who lost his starting spot under Bruno Lage at Wolverhampton. He'll hope to bring his prior defensive successes at Wolves to Forest, who gave up three goals to Bournemouth last match.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves reject Willy Boly bid from Nottingham Forest Wolverhampton Wanderers have rejected a bid understood to be around £1million for defender Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest. It is understo...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Finishes season as starter Boly started in all of Wolves' nine final games in the 2021-22 season.

Impact Boly did not play in the first half of the season, both staying on bench and missing some time with a muscular injury. But the centerback got his first appearance (and start) in March and then completed the campaign with 10 appearances (all starts) overall, including starting in their final nine outings and logging 25 tackles and 35 clearances. He will now look for more playing time in 2022-23.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Boly made two tackles (one won), seven clearances and three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Boly made his third start of the season and had an impressive performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in a pair of statistical categories and keeping opposing forwards at bay most of the time, After struggling with some injuries and losing his place on the starting XI, the centre back now looks on his best form and will try to remain productive during Friday's visit to Newcastle.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Boly is fit and in the match day squad for Sunday's match with West Ham.

Impact Boly returns after dealing with a calf injury that has kept him out since his return from the African Cup of Nations. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Running outside Boly (calf) was shown running outside in training, after missing all of January.

Impact Boly is still working on his recovery from a calf injury that saw him sidelined for the entirety of the Africa Cup of Nations. The defender will hope to finally make a consistent return to the first team after a variety of issues have prevented him from making a single Premier League appearance in the 21/22 season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up calf injury Boly (calf) has a calf injury and won't join Cote d'Ivoire for the African Cup of Nations, Wolves announced Monday.

Impact Boly picked up a calf injury and will be out for most of January as he recovers from the injury. There's generally controversy around players who don't travel to AFCON and making sure they really are injured. Boly's injury certainly seems to be real, though his absence won't change much.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to squad Saturday Boly (muscular) has been training for a few days and will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Manchester City, confirmed manager Bruno Lage. "He started training this week...

Impact This is a positive update on Boly, who suffered the injury only a couple weeks ago. While he's yet to appear this season, that could change with the busy season ahead, as well as the ongoing ankle issue that Conor Coady is dealing with.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Boly suffered a muscular injury over the break and will miss an unknown amount of time, according to manager Bruno Lage.

Impact Boly has yet to play this season as the first center-back option off the bench and minor injuries also don't help. He'll likely be out a couple weeks, but it won't change anything for Wolves outside of which defenders they put on their bench.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in reserve Boly (illness) will be available off the bench against Everton on Monday.

Impact Boly has yet to get onto the pitch this season, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him filling a substitute role. Unless he can break into the starting XI, the defender shouldn't be expected to offer any fantasy value moving forward.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Boly will miss Saturday's clash with Leeds United due to illness.

Impact Boly has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season, so his absence is unlikely to have impacted the starting XI anyway. Still, the defender did start all 21 matches for the team last year and should get an opportunity sooner or later to claim a spot on the backline.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Man United Boly (hamstring) is in Wolves' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Boly has been out since July after suffering a hamstring injury during a preseason friendly, but he is fit enough to be back on the bench on Sunday. He might be able to return to the starting lineup after another two-week rest with the upcoming international break.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Boly (hamstring) was pictured in training Friday, though he's unlikely for Sunday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Unfortunately, manager Bruno Lage isn't very forthcoming in regards to injury updates, but these pictures don't reveal much. There's a chance Boly could simply be training on his own and kicking the ball around, meaning he's not ready to return from a hamstring injury.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Boly (hamstring) "started work Monday," according to manager Bruno Lage via Express & Star.

Impact Boly injured his hamstring about a month ago in a friendly and it looks like he's finally on the pitch again. Wolves have been extremely limited on their injury updates this season and unless something else comes out, it's expected Boly won't be available until after the break.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in friendly Boly was forced off in the 17th minute of Saturday's friendly with a possible muscle issue.

Impact Boly battled a few issues last season en route to 21 starts and it looks like he's starting the new campaign with another one. If it's indeed a muscle injury, it could force him to miss the start of the new season which is only three weeks away.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts final two matches Boly started the final two matches of the season after returning from COVID-19-related fatigue.

Impact Boly started when healthy this season, but in addition to COVID-19, he also battled two separate hamstring injuries. He finished with one goal, one assist and six clean sheets in 21 starts, numbers he hopes to improve if healthy next campaign under a new manager.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Fulham beats Forest 2-0 to end visitor's unbeaten run