Wolves v Southampton Predicted Starting Lineups for Premier League Match Amid O’Neil Update

Wolves and Southampton will go head-to-head in the Premier League this weekend as both sides look for a rare win to help them move towards safety before the international break.

Gary O’Neil’s side are yet to win a game this season but have drawn each of their last two games against Brighton and Crystal Palace, while the Saints picked up their first win of the season last time out thanks to a late 1-0 win over Everton at St Mary’s.

Both sides will be desperate for more points ahead of the international break, with both managers under pressure for their jobs. There are several injury concerns on both sides, however, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to line up.

Wolves Team News

Sam Johnstone could finally return

After a spell on the sidelines, £10m summer signing goalkeeper Sam Johnstone could finally be set to return to the matchday squad after missing last week with a late illness. £13m forward Hwang Hee-Chan has made good progress but is unlikely to be risked ahead of the international break, while Mario Lemina should be available from the start after coming off the bench last time out.

The manager will have some decisions to make though after just one win in his last 20 Premier League games, with speculation that he could be sacked if they don’t win this game.

O’Neil Drops Team News Update

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, O’Neil shared a fitness update on his squad.

“Johnstone is fine. He’s trained all week. Hwang trained today and looked sharp. He’s back fit and we’ll pick the right time for him to be involved.”

Wolves Predicted XI

Lemina to come back into the starting lineup

• Wolves Predicted XI: Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Bueno, Toti, Ait-Nouri; Doyle, Gomes, Lemina; Cunha, Strand Larsen.
• Wolves Predicted Substitutes: Johnstone (GK), Doherty (DEF), Gomes (DEF), Bellegarde (MID), Sarabia (MID), Andre (MID), Hwang (FWD), Forbs (FWD), Guedes (FWD).

Despite being available, Johnstone was set to start on the bench last week before illness took him out of the squad completely so it’s fair to assume Jose Sa should keep his place between the sticks. Captain Lemina should be fit enough to come back into the lineup too, with Pablo Sarabia the man to drop out while Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen continue up front.

Southampton Team News

Adam Lallana doubtful

Despite the huge win last time out, the Saints were dealt a blow when veteran midfielder Adam Lallana suffered an injury that meant he couldn’t continue. He was spotted in pain after the game and it seems unlikely he’ll be available for this one.

Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart and Will Smallbone remain sidelined too, while Ryan Fraser hasn’t recovered from a knock.

Martin Drops Team News Update

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Martin has shared an update on the fitness of his squad.

“Pretty much as is. Wee Man [Ryan Fraser] trained the last couple days but it’s probably a bit too early to be back in squad as he needs to build back up again, but everyone else seems to be good.”

Southampton Predicted XI

Martin unlikely to change much

• Southampton Predicted XI: Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Fernandes, Manning; Armstrong, Archer.
• Southampton Predicted Substitutes: McCarthy (GK), Sugawara (DEF), Bree (DEF), Ugochukwu (MID), Dibling (MID), Fraser (MID), Amo-Ameyaw (FWD), Brereton-Diaz (FWD), Onuachu (FWD).

With Lallana unlikely to be risked Joe Aribo should come back into the team to provide energy and creativity in midfield, while first-time England call-up Taylor Harwood-Bellis continues in the centre of defence. Goalscorer Adam Armstrong should keep his place up front too alongside Cameron Archer as Martin looks to maintain a winning recipe.

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