Paul Lambert: 'Ivan Cavaleiro close to return to training'

Paul Lambert, manager of Aston Villa gives instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on January 18, 2014
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Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Paul Lambert says that winger Ivan Cavaleiro is expected to return to training on Monday.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Paul Lambert has said that Ivan Cavaleiro is closer to a first-team return than Joe Mason.

The West Midlands outfit have struggled for goals in recent weeks with Cavaleiro and Mason both spending time on the sidelines, and Lambert has indicated that it is mixed news regarding the injured pair.

The 47-year-old told the club's official website: "Cavaleiro will hopefully train on Monday. Joe will be next week, to do some running.

"He's still struggling, he's still feeling it a bit, but hopefully next week he'll be out running. Cav is closer. Everything being okay, he'll be out on Monday."

Cavaleiro has not made an appearance for Wolves since January 21, while Mason's most recent outing was on January 31.

Paul Lambert looks on prior to kickoff during the FA Cup fift- round match between Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United on February 21, 2016
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