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Kieran Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:58 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kieran Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut
Summary

Wolverhampton Wanderers confirmed that right-back Kieran Trippier sustained a medial collateral ligament injury during his league debut against Blackburn Rovers on August 18. The 35-year-old is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. In related news, defender Yerson Mosquera is also facing a period on the sidelines with a slight ankle ligament tear. Meanwhile, Wolves director Phil Hayward provided an update on winger Rafiki Said, stating he is making progress from a high-grade MCL injury suffered in preseason. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is nearing full fitness, while midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is a couple of weeks away from returning to training.

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  • •Trippier injured his left knee during the match against Blackburn.
  • •Wolves drew 2-2 with Blackburn Rovers.
  • •Yerson Mosquera also injured, expected to miss several weeks.
  • •Rafiki Said is recovering well from a prior MCL injury.
  • •Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is a week from full fitness.
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  • 9:58 AMYahoo Sports — Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut
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Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury during his league debut for the club against Blackburn.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury during his league debut for the club against Blackburn.

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