Wolves are back in action, and O’Neil will be thrilled to have a crucial player back in contention to start…
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to face Newcastle United, and they are in good form under manager Gary O’Neil. Wolves are currently on a four-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, and they are confident ahead of the match.
In their previous game against Bournemouth, Wolves secured a 2-1 victory, with Sasa Kalajdzic scoring the winning goal late in the game. Mario Lemina had been suspended for the previous match but is now back in contention, along with Nelson Semedo, who also missed the last game due to suspension.
Unfortunately, Joe Hodge is set to be out of action for eight weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery, and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is dealing with a calf problem.
Lemina’s return is crucial for Wolves, especially in midfield. He is the team’s best-performing midfielder when it comes to tackles and interceptions in the Premier League, with an average of 2.5 tackles and 2.1 interceptions per game this season. This makes him an essential player to disrupt the opposition’s attacks.
Newcastle boasts strong midfield talent, including Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, who excel in possession and playmaking. Joelinton’s ability to complete successful take-ons and Guimaraes’ progressive passing and key passes make them a threat.
Lemina’s return to the lineup is seen as vital to dealing with Newcastle’s midfield threats and could be crucial to Wolves’ chances of winning the match. Molineux has already seen Wolves defeat Manchester City this season, and the team is hoping to overcome the challenge posed by Newcastle.
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