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Arokodare Cleared to Play Against Aston Villa After Trauma

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Arokodare Cleared to Play Against Aston Villa After Trauma

Tolu Arokodare, a 25-year-old striker for Wolverhampton Wanderers, has been cleared to face Aston Villa in the English Premier League after overcoming trauma from a racist attack that occurred last weekend. Wolverhampton's coach, Rob Edwards, disclosed that Arokodare received psychological support following the incident, which included receiving abusive messages on social media.

The striker missed a penalty during a match against Crystal Palace, which resulted in a 1-0 loss for Wolverhampton. Despite the emotional impact of the racist abuse, Arokodare has trained fully with the team throughout the week.

Edwards emphasized the support from the team and the club, stating that everyone at Molineux Stadium is behind Arokodare and has offered individual words of sympathy and encouragement. Arokodare is set to play on Friday against Aston Villa, demonstrating his recovery and readiness to contribute to the team.

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