Gary O’Neil, the manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, revealed that defender Jonny Otto won’t be available for the upcoming Premier League match against Burnley following a “training ground incident.”
Jonny has been absent from play since appearing as a substitute in the September victory against Manchester City. Notably, the coach did not include him in the squad for the recent defeat against Arsenal.O’Neil elaborated on the situation, stating, “There was a training ground incident last week that’s being dealt with by the club.” He clarified that Jonny won’t be part of the squad for the forthcoming games and emphasized that the club is handling the matter internally.
The 29-year-old Spaniard, who joined Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2018 and secured a permanent deal in 2019, has made limited appearances this season, participating in just three games – two in the Carabao Cup and one in the Premier League.
`Addressing the team’s recent setbacks in matches, O’Neil emphasized his full concentration on the upcoming game against Burnley, indicating that such incidents are being managed internally for the sake of the team’s direction and progress.
Despite the challenges, someone currently position Wolves 13th in the Premier League standings, holding an eight-point lead over the relegation zone. O’Neil affirmed that his focus remains on the team’s performance in the upcoming fixture against Burnley.