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​Wolves boss Nuno reveals Boly missed West Brom due to long COVID

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed the reason for defender Willy Boly missing the team's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

The Ivory Coast star contracted COVID-19 earlier this month, and found it difficult during his comeback game in the 4-0 loss to Burnley last weekend.

Now it has been revealed that Boly was kept out of the Baggies draw due to a possible heart rate issue.

"He is in a tough moment," said Nuno, per the Daily Mail.

"He was infected, and this week he was not able to train, his heart rate increased very fast so we have to look.

"He is doing exams, analysis to see if there is any other issue, I hope not. He is at home resting and I hope he will improve but it's a case study that everyone has to realise.

"Covid is not just about the first week or the first day. It is the after-effects that are produced over a longer period of time.

"Boly is at home but his energy is not there, he feels tired, the heart rate increases and he can't sustain the level of training we want so he was not available for the game."

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