Wolves injury update on Jorgen Strand Larsen after he misses out on International duty

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Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen withdrew from Norway’s international fixtures against Moldova and Israel due to a fractured hand. Despite this injury, he played through the pain in recent Premier League matches, notably scoring twice in a crucial 2-1 victory over Southampton.

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00:00The Hampton Wondrous striker Jorgen Strand-Larsen withdrew from his Norway duty after suffering

00:08a hand fracture.

00:10The 25-year-old had been Wolves' hero before the international break, scoring twice in

00:15a crucial 2-1 victory over relegation rivals Southampton.

00:19However, Strand-Larsen wasn't in peak condition, having fractured his hand some time before.

00:27Wolves' head coach Vitor Pereira revealed that Strand-Larsen had fractured a bone in

00:33his hand prior to the Everton match.

00:37The striker was still feeling the effects of the injury, but managed to play through

00:41the pain.

00:44Despite the injury, Strand-Larsen was able to play against Southampton with a gold-coloured

00:49bandage for support, scoring a pivotal brace that brought his Premier League tally to nine

00:56goals.

01:49He refused Strand-Larsen in their international fixtures, but the decision was made for him

01:54to remain with Wolves.

01:57Strand-Larsen's commitment to his club is clear, as he chose to prioritise Wolves over

02:02his international obligations.

02:04Fantasy Premier League managers, with Strand-Larsen in their teams, can keep him as he is expected

02:11to recover fully and be available to play.

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