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Not ready for Saturday Bellegarde is not in the match day squad to face Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Bellegarde was unable to pass a late fitness test in time to take up a role in Saturday's squad. The midfielder was close to a return in the buildup and should return in some capacity next week against Sheffield United.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

True game-time call Bellegarde (strain) will need to pass late fitness tests to play during Saturday's clash with Newcastle, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Jean Bellegarde's doing well, we'll hav...

Impact Bellegarde is a doubt to get the start even if deemed fit enough to play Saturday. The midfielder has missed three matches in a row but if he is fit once more it's possible that Wolves could switch back to the 4-2-3-1 that they began playing when he arrived in September.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature against Bournemouth Bellegarde was not an option for Saturday's game against Bournemouth after picking up a muscle injury, reported by Liam Keen of the Express & Star.

Impact Bellegarde was expected to be back with the team after serving his three-match ban but instead was left on the sidelines due to a strain. The club will hope his injury is only minor, as he was the normal starter for the club before his suspension. He hopes to reach full fitness by next weekend for Wolves match against Newcastle.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return following break Bellegarde will be in contention against Bournemouth on Oct. 21 after serving out his three-match ban.

Impact Bellegarde benefitted from the fact that he was able to serve one game of his three-match ban in the club's Carabao Cup clash with Ipswich Town. Since making the move from Strasbourg, the midfielder has logged just two games for Wolves in which he recorded one shot (off target), two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won). With his suspension behind him, Bellegarde should be in contention to reclaim a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde sent off for stamp on Luton Town's Tom Lockyer | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sent off Saturday Bellegarde was sent off in Saturday's match against Luton Town with a straight red card due to violent conduct.

Impact The Disciplinary Committee will ultimately decide the ban on Bellegarde, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing the full three matches. If that's the case, then his next chance to return will come against Newcastle United on Oct. 28.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Wolves Bellegarde signed a five-year deal with Wolverhampton from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

Impact Bellegarde is a likely replacement for Matheus Nunes, who left for Manchester City. At Strasbourg, Bellegarde featured as a midfielder, winger and attacking midfielder, so it's clear he's plenty versatile and can help on set pieces if needed. Following two goals and six assists last season, he was already on two goals and two assists in three Ligue 1 matches to open the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE