Matt Doherty
WOLRepublic of Ireland
Right
Jan 16, 1992
34
6'1"
176 lb
CB
RB
Possession Builder
WolvesWon't play Friday
Doherty (undisclosed) will be out for Friday's game against West Ham United.
Analysis: Doherty is dealing with a niggle, so it shouldn't be anything that will cause him to miss too many games, although it will prevent him from playing against the Hammers. The veteran defender has been limited to just 10 starts this season, and he'll aim to recover in time to face Leeds United on Saturday, April 18.
Missing to face Forest
Doherty (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Doherty is not an option after suffering from some knee pain, with the defender appearing to fail testing after he was a late call. This is the sixth straight match missed for the defender, who cannot remain fit this campaign. However, with the defender close to returning and a quick turnaround into Monday's match, he could be an option then.
Late call to face Nottingham
Doherty (knee) is a late call for Wednesday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to his club.
Analysis: Doherty is set to compete for a spot in the squad Wednesday, with the defender recovering from his injury and set to be tested ahead of the contest. However, he is unlikely to see any starting time, only fit to be limited from the bench. He has previously started in four of his six appearances on the team sheet this campaign, hopeful to earn some starting time after testing his legs.
Missing to face Villa
Doherty (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
Analysis: Doherty was unlikely to make the call Sunday and is not with the team, as his knee injury is still too much for the defender to take the pitch. This will bring his total to five games straight missed, starting in four of his six appearances on the team sheet when fit.
Unlikely against Aston Villa
Doherty (knee) trained with the team this week but Sunday's clash against Aston Villa is probably coming too soon for him, coach Rob Edwards said in the press conference, according to Liam Keen from Express and Star. "Doc has been training through the week, but it's probably too soon for him this weekend."
Analysis: Doherty resumed team training this week with the Wolves after overcoming a knee ligament issue and is nearing a return to the match squad. His return might be delayed until the midweek clash against Nottingham Forest since Sunday's meeting with Aston Villa is likely coming too soon for him. That said, given his age, the defender might be eased back into action to avoid any further setbacks.
Given multi-week timeline
Doherty is expected to be out a couple weeks with an MCL injury, according to the team doctors. "...The ligament on the inside of the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, and in basic terms stops the lower leg going out to the side, he stretched that a little. It's fairly minor, but it will definitely keep him out for a couple of weeks, unfortunately."
Analysis: Fortunately, Doherty doesn't need surgery, as some rest and rehab seems to be enough for him. There's a chance he'll be back before the month is over, but given that he's 33, they'll likely lean to the slower side of things in terms of a return. Wolves still don't have a manager, so Doherty will hope to get back his fitness when that does happen to show he deserves time on the pitch.
Dealt knee issues
Doherty has been confirmed to have suffered a knee injury and could miss a few weeks, according to his club.
Analysis: Doherty was out for the club's last match after suffering an injury, and his absence has been further explained, with the defender missing due to a knee injury. The good news is the issues appear to be minor, although he could still miss further time while he recovers. He will now look for a speedy recovery and a potential return in the next few weeks, with Jackson Tchatchoua and Ki-Jana Hoever likely to continue at right-back until he is fit again.
Ruled out Saturday
Doherty (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Fulham, coach Vitor Pereira said in the press conference, according to Liam Keen from Express & Star.
Analysis: Doherty was forced off due to injury last time out and will need time to recover from the issue since he won't be available for Saturday's clash against the Cottagers. The defender was in the starting squad in his last two appearances, therefore a change will have to be made, with Ki-Jana Hoever or Hugo Bueno as likely option to start on the right flank.
Questionable for Saturday
Doherty is questionable for Saturday's match against Fulham due to an injury, according to manager Vitor Pereira, per Tom Porcter of Molineux News. "I don't know if it's serious or not. But bad news."
Analysis: Doherty was off injured in the club's last outing and is now in jeopardy of missing more time, as the defender is questionable for Saturday. This continues a rough spell for the defender, who has already missed three of the club's past five games due to injury. He was seeing starting time at right-back when fit recently, so the club could be forced into a change if he misses out, with Ki-Jana Hoever or Jackson Tchatchoua as possible replacements.
Off injured
Doherty was forced off injured during the first half of Saturday's trip to Fulham.
Analysis: Doherty came off with an injury in the Carabao Cup clash after less than 20 minutes and had to be replaced. He's been rotated frequently, taking minutes at full-back and center-back, though he hasn't been an everyday starter. Doherty has struggled with a few issues, namely a calf issue earlier in October. His first chance to return will be a Saturday trip to Fulham in Premier League action.
Makes starting squad
Doherty (wrist) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Sunderland.
Analysis: Doherty is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's match after undergoing wrist surgery earlier this month. The defender has made a quick recovery and will look to build on his three starts from five appearances so far this season. This marks a positive turn following some early injury setbacks, though he could still be eased in cautiously.
Available after wrist surgery
Doherty (wrist) is an option for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Vitor Pereira.
Analysis: Doherty was required to undergo wrist surgery ahead of the international break, but has made a quick turnaround to be an option already, with the defender fit for Saturday's contest. This is good news for the defender after a few injuries to start the season, missing a few games through seven matches this campaign. He has started in three of his five appearances on the team sheet this season and will hope to earn another start soon after his return, likely limited to begin to be cautious.
Surgery successful
Doherty underwent successful surgery on his wrist and is already training individually as he works for a return, according to Phil Hayward, the club's director of high performance. "He's desperate to get back, but obviously, we need to respect the fact that he's had surgery. There's also a lot of other associated inflammation around that area from the surgery itself, so we need to wait for that to settle down. There's obviously some healing which needs to be done on the skin surface as well. We need to get past this early stage, then we can start to really push him again. He should be absolutely fine. He should be back training pretty quickly. We can get him going fairly soon with non-contact training and doing things on the grass which don't involve a risk of him falling to maintain his fitness levels while the bone heals. Then, as soon as he's ready to go back into competition again and take full contact, he should be good to go and back at the level of fitness that he was at when he came out of the team."
Analysis: Doherty was known to have undergone surgery, and that has been a successful procedure, as the defender is already recovering and working individually. He will now work towards a return in the coming few weeks, although the club won't put a timeline on his return, taking a cautious approach after surgery. The defender should then start some non-contact training soon, likely eyeing a return near the start of November if no setbacks occur.
Suffers broken wrist
Doherty is out for the time being due to a broken wrist, according to Liam Keen of the Express and Star.
Analysis: Doherty suffered a broken wrist a while back and has been wearing a cast, but will finally receive surgery, with the defender out for their next match due to the operation. That said, he could also miss out when they return from the break, as he is expected to miss a few weeks due to the injury. This will force some changes on the right flank for the club, with Jackson Tchatchoua as a possible replacement while Dohery is out.
Back in starting XI
Doherty started and went the full 90 during Tuesday's 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Everton.
Analysis: Doherty started the season with two starts, and then didn't appear in the next three matches. He's clearly not one of the first choices, with his best role at right-back not really part of the Wolves system. If Wolves shift to a back-four, Doherty could get more chances, or if he's needed to deputize at center-back once more.
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