Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been sidelined for up to six weeks after fracturing his hand against Tranmere Rovers on New Year's Day.

Ikeme picked up the injury in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw at Prenton Park, and Wolves have revealed that he isn't expected back until February.

The 27-year-old has made 28 appearances for the Molineux outfit this season, and his setback is expected to result in a return to the first team for Wayne Hennessey.

Hennessey hasn't featured for Wolves since suffering a serious knee injury in April 2012, but after regaining match fitness on loan at Yeovil Town, the Wales number one is expected to start in his side's fixture at Gillingham on Friday evening.