Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League motion this weekend following the worldwide break as they journey to London to face West Ham United.
Bruno Lage’s workforce have struggled to date this season, scoring simply three objectives in seven league matches, and profitable just one recreation within the course of. West Ham haven’t been significantly better, profitable simply as soon as whereas additionally scoring three objectives of their league fixtures.
It marks a possibility for Lage to return to profitable methods following the defeat to Manchester Metropolis two weeks in the past, though he faces a defensive dilemma as a result of Nathan Collins being suspended, and will he flip to Diego Costa to steer the road?
Here’s what we’re predicting the Wolves beginning XI will appear like this night…
In purpose, Jose Sa will hold his place, having featured in all seven Premier League matches this season.
The defence will give Lage the largest dilemma. Rayan Ait-Nouri will begin on the left adopted by Max Kilman, however it’s the different centre-back who will give the supervisor a headache.
Toti Gomes ought to be given the nod as a result of his performances final season, with Conor Coady dubbing him as “unbelievable”. Nelson Semedo will are available in to exchange Jonny Otto, who was poor in opposition to Metropolis final outing.
Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes will hold their locations within the midfield three, however Joao Moutinho will make method for summer season arrival Boubacar Traore, who impressed throughout a 20-minute cameo in opposition to Man Metropolis – incomes a SofaScore score of seven.00, simply behind Neves (7.2).
Pedro Neto will begin on the appropriate wing, with Daniel Podence – scorer of two league objectives this season – taking over his function on the left-hand aspect of a three-pronged assault.
Will Wolves defeat West Ham this night?
Sure
No
Lage will begin £50k-per-week striker Costa following his arrival at Molineux final month and, with the 33-year-old being described as an “animal” by Jose Mourinho, Wolves actually want these predatory instincts to kick on this night.
This predicted beginning XI sees Lage make 4 adjustments from the aspect that took on Man Metropolis earlier than the worldwide break and the onus will probably be on the Outdated Gold to emerge from London with all three factors.