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Cesar Peixoto reveals Wolves’ international break plan amid injury concerns

Peixoto confirmed he had spoken to national team bosses about managing the minutes of his Wolves players during the international break.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 5:25 AM
Cesar Peixoto reveals Wolves’ international break plan amid injury concerns
Key Things to Know
  • Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto plans to use the international break to recharge and build squad fitness.
  • Raul Jimenez is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a knee injury during an EFL Cup defeat at Everton.
  • Peixoto contacted national team managers, including Haiti's David Badia Cequier, to manage player workloads.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto plans to use the three-week international break to rebuild squad fitness and recover from recent injuries. The club has faced multiple fitness issues during the opening weeks of the Championship season, and Peixoto confirmed he has spoken to national team managers about managing player minutes.

Striker Raul Jimenez is recovering from a knee injury suffered in an EFL Cup defeat against Everton, while Yerson Mosquera and Rafiki Said remain sidelined. Ladislav Krejci joined the Czech Republic squad despite a calf issue, and Peixoto discussed Jean-Ricner Bellegarde's workload with Haiti manager David Badia Cequier following Bellegarde's return from a hamstring injury.

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