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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo reveals Willy Boly is suffering from an increased heart rate after contracting coronavirus and was not able to train after returning to action against Burnley

Nuno Espirito Santo revealed Wolves defender Willy Boly was suffering from an increased heart rate and reduced energy that had left him unable to train.

The Ivory Coast international followed a period of isolation after contracting Covid-19 earlier this month, but struggled in the 4-0 home defeat by Burnley last weekend and was not in the squad for the 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion. He is now having further tests.

‘He is in a tough moment,’ said Nuno. ‘He was infected, and this week he was not able to train, his heart rate increased very fast so we have to look.