Wolves face Southampton at Molineux on Saturday in a match that can already be described as a relegation six-pointer in the Premier League.
The Saints last week won their first game of the season, defeating Everton 1-0. Wolves are yet to taste victory with a quarter of the season gone. Neither side can really move out of the relegation zone even with a win. Wolves at most could go above Ipswich Town and Southampton, whilst Russell Martin’s men would have to overturn a seven-goal swing to go above Crystal Palace.
According to Midlands football reporter John Percy, Wolves are ‘extremely’ reluctant to part ways with Gary O’Neil. They still regard him as one of the brightest young managers in the England, but a bad result against Southampton will leave them with a decision to make over the international break.
GON was previously being spoken about as a contender for the England and Liverpool jobs before Wolves’ slump in form. There is a good coach in there somewhere, and now he is faced with naming a team that can do the business in front of the supporters at the weekend.
Wolves predicted XI vs Southampton
Here are the 11 Wolves players we reckon will start against Southampton this Saturday.
GK: Jose Sa
Sam Johnstone is still working his way back towards full fitness. In the mean time Sa is preferred to Dan Bentley.
RB: Nelson Semedo
Captained the team against Palace and has started all the league games he’s been available for.
CB: Santiago Bueno
Started the last three matches and in that time, they’ve picked up two points and competed well with Manchester City.
CB: Craig Dawson
Dawson has been there and done it. The 34-year-old starts at the heart of the Wolves defence.
LB: Toti Gomes
Toti Gomes played as a left-sided centre-back last weekend before making way for Jean-Ricner Bellgarde after being targeted by Palace. To accommodate Ait-Nouri playing a more attacking role, Toti could play at full-back.
CM: Joao Gomes
Got on the score sheet against Palace last week. Started all 10 league matches and is unlikely to be dropped.
CM: Tommy Doyle
Doyle is a midfielder that can play a pass from anywhere and is a good link between the defence and attack, he showcased this against Brighton. He’s deserving of another start.
RM: Goncalo Guedes
Guedes gave a good account of himself against Palace. He played a part in Joao Gomes’ goal, and so perhaps he deserves a start.
CAM: Matheus Cunha
If there is one player that is going to get Wolves out of their current predicament it’s Cunha. A brilliant player on his day, and for the last two games he’s had a goal contribution.
LM: Rayan At-Nouri
Ait-Nouri’s better when he attacks from deep, but maybe he could be tried in a more forward thinking role? He’s got three goals and two assists from 10 games this season, and putting him on the wing can allow him to cover Toti, but also go forward.
ST: Jorgen Strand Larsen
He didn’t have many opportunities last week, but when he was provided with one he took it. Wolves’ top scorer this season, and so he should lead the line once again.
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