Wolves Team News Page 10 - Soccer

Matheus Cunha - Sees 14 minutes off bench Cunha registered 14 minutes of play in Tuesday's 1-1 draw to Burnley.

Impact Cunha was finally back on the field Tuesday after a decently long absence due to a hamstring, as he found a role on the bench, earning 14 minutes of play late into the contest. The attacker should find his way into the starting XI in the club's next match, as prior to his injury, he had not missed a start all season, having the second-most goals scored on the team, with nine, and the third-most assists, with six, giving him the most goal contributions in the club.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Dawson - Back in training Dawson (groin) took part in training Friday and could be an option for Saturday's clash with West Ham, according to manager Gary O'Neil."Channy [Hwang] and Daws both trained today,...

Impact Dawson was only able to complete the single training session so he would still need to pass a late fitness test to get back on the pitch in any capacity Saturday. Still the fact he's back in training means he should be back before an April 13 trip to Nottingham Forest, at the very latest.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Training Friday Hwang (hamstring) took part in training Friday, according to manager Gary O'Neil.

Impact Hwang was active in training Friday and has a chance to get back in the matchday squad Saturday. The forward has only completed one team training session, so even if he's included in the squad it seems more likely than not he won't be an option in the starting XI.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Might get a chance Saturday Hwang (hamstring) could get back on the field for Saturday's match against West Ham, according to Liam Keen of the Express and Star.

Impact Hwang was not expected to be an option until next week's match against Nottingham Forest, although there is now some optimism the forward could get back on the team sheet to face West Ham on Saturday. However, it appears that he is still more likely to be held out until the Nottingham Forest match, as he is just starting to train, with his current status still to be evaluated in a game situation. The club will now most likely decide on his availability after a fitness test Saturday, with a spot on the bench being the most probable outcome if selected, while his total absence from the team sheet would not come as a surprise.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Dawson - Could return this week Dawson (groin) is set to possibly make his return against West Ham on Saturday, according to Liam Keen of the Express and Star.

Impact Dawson looks as if he could take the field this week to face West Ham, as he is set to train this week. However, there are some implications that it may take another week, with a return against Nottingham Forest on April 13 being much more likely. With that being said, he will most likely face a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's match, with a bench role being the best-case scenario if he passes that test, as the club is likely not to rush him into a starting role with the player still having some questions surrounding his injury.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri heads Wolves level against Burnley | Premier League

APRIL 2 • YOUTUBE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Scores again Ait-Nouri scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact Ait-Nouri was at the right place at the right time for one of Pablo Sarabia's free kicks, heading in an accurate pass for his second goal in three games. He also has an assist to go with his two goals across Wolverhampton's last five matchups.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Sarabia - Records assist Sarabia assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact Sarabia continues to be Wolverhampton's primary free-kick taker, a role that served him well Tuesday, as one of his free kicks found Rayan Ait-Nouri for a goal. The assist marks Sarabia's seventh in Premier League action this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Records five saves Sa had five saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact Sa has logged saves in two of his last three appearances. Despite conceding four goals across the three-game span, he mostly compensated for them by also recording a 76.5 save percentage. Up next for Wolverhampton is a home game Saturday against West Ham, who defeated the Wolves 3-0 when they last played each other without Sa back in December.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Earns bench spot Cunha (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Burnley.

Impact Cunha is finally back on the team sheet after dealing with a hamstring injury that left him out of the club's past five contests. However, he lines up on the bench, outside of his regular starting spot, with the club seemingly taking his return cautiously. He will now hope to find the starting XI in the club's next contest, as this is his first match on the bench all season when making the team sheet.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Sarabia - Delivers six crosses in defeat Sarabia had three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th...

Impact Sarabia was heavily involved once again, delivering five crosses in the game. The attacking midfielder set a new season-high by creating five chances.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes two in defeat Sa recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Aston Villa.

Impact Sa was beaten twice, once in each half. The goalkeeper has now allowed five goals over the past three games while making 10 saves in the process. Next, he'll face Burnley, a team that has scored 31 goals in 30 games.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Set for return Tuesday Cunha (hamstring) is set to be an option for Tuesday's match against Burnley, as manager Gary O'Neil stated, "I think we'll see him on Tuesday. He'll definitely be in the matchday...

Impact Cunha was just barely left out of the squad list this weekend after striving for a return but is now expected to be an option Tuesday after a five-match spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue. This is a huge boost to the squad for the club, as they are limited in the attack due to injuries and are now gaining back a regular starter just six weeks after his injury despite being expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks with the issue. His status in the squad will be a game-time decision, as there is a chance he gets into the starting XI, although the club may choose to preserve him on the bench, getting minutes as a substitute while taking his return cautiously.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Held out again Cunha (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Cunha will reside on the sideline for a further week despite the reports of a possible return against Villa, now missing his fifth straight contest due to hamstring problems. However, with the player being in contention for the team sheet Saturday, that should mean he has a decent chance of making his return on Tuesday when Wolves face Burnley.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Could return Saturday Cunha (hamstring) could be an option for Saturday's clash with Aston Villa, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Matheus Cunha will play some football for us this week. He's back, he...

Impact Cunha is back significantly ahead of schedule and could be an option even in the starting XI on Saturday. With another match coming on short rest Tuesday there's no guarantee that he plays Saturday as he likely won't be fit enough to play in both matches. With other attacking options still sidelined Cunha could be required to take on a larger role sooner than expected in April.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Recovering well Hwang (hamstring) is recovering well and could be back in the coming weeks, according to manager Gary O'Neil."Channy's on the grass and he's working hard on his own. His hamstring...

Impact Hwang is still weeks away from returning but he seems to be doing well and could return ahead of schedule. The attacker getting back on the pitch would be huge especially with Jean-Richner Bellegarde recovering slower than expected. Hwang will still be targeting a mid-April return.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Recovering slowly Bellegarde (knee) is recovering slower than expected, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "[Dawson and Bellegarde] are not back with the group yet. Their injuries are not clear ones...

Impact Bellegarde still hasn't settled his knee and is still in the early stages of his recovery. There's no exact timeline for his return but if he can get back on the training ground in the coming weeks a return during April should be on the table for Bellegarde.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Dawson - Out once more Dawson (groin) is out for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Gary O'Neil."[Dawson and Bellegarde] are not back with the group yet. Their injuries are not clear on...

Impact Dawson could be back in team training after Saturday's clash so there's some hope that he could be back for an April 6 clash with West Ham. Santi Bueno could see more chances in the starting XI while Dawson remains out.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26 • SKY.COM

Matheus Cunha - Edging closer to return Cunha (hamstring) was shown in limited training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Aston Villa.

Impact Cunha is back in parts of training, but it doesn't confirm he'll be ready for the starting XI Saturday. He's been out more than a month with the injury and while he's needed, it's hard to push a player back too soon following a hamstring problem. If he can't go, Wolves will likely turn to Nathan Fraser at the front of their attack again, having started the last two matches including the FA Cup.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Mainstay in midfield Lemina has yet to miss a start this season when available, having started in all 25 of his appearances this campaign.

Impact Lemina continues in the starting role for Wolves, maintaining that role throughout the whole season and only having missed two starts when available since joining the club in January 2023. In his time on the field this season, he has registered four goals on 36 shots to go along with 11 crosses and 12 chances created. He has also been decent on the defensive side of the ball, recording 35 interceptions, 48 clearances and 68 tackles.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Couple of weeks away from return Hwang (hamstring) is expected to miss a couple more weeks of action, as manager Gary O'Neil stated, "Channy is probably six to seven weeks in total from when he did it, so he's sti...

Impact Hwang has now missed the club's past two contests due to his hamstring issues, but he still appears to be a few weeks from a return based on the manager's quotes. However, this was to be expected, as he was not supposed to return until the middle of April initially. He will now hope for no setbacks in his training and to take the field to face Nottingham on April 13th, with the club looking for him to possibly make a return sooner than that, with a plethora of injuries stacking up in the attacking department.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Possibly done for season Neto (hamstring) looks as if he may not return this season, as manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "Pedro is looking like it's probably done for the season, and maybe back towards...

Impact Neto appears to have possibly played his last minutes of the season against Fulham, as after receiving testing, it has been revealed he may be done for the season following his hamstring injury. This is a brutal blow for the club, as they are now without one of their regular starters in the attack, a department that is already low on numbers, and lose their top assist provider, having 10 on the season. The manager did give the attacker a slight chance to return near the end of the season, but that seems to be a slim chance that will completely depend on his recovery plan.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Set for return for Villa match Cunha (hamstring) is expected to return against Aston Villa, as manager Gary O'Neil stated, "Matheus is looking like he'll be around it by Villa."

Impact Cunha looks to be set for a return following the international break, hopefully ending his four-match absence due to a hamstring issue against Aston Villa on March 30. However, this should not come as much of a surprise, as he has been working individually this past week and should see the jump to team training over the break. Once he is fit, he will hope to get the start immediately, as he has yet to miss a start when available all season and is one of the few players the club has left in the attack at the moment.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Could return after break Bellegarde (knee) could possibly be set to return against Aston Villa on March 30 after the international break, as manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "Bellegarde's isn't as bad a...

Impact Bellegarde has received some decent news after a tough week where he went down injured, having learned that his injury is not as serious as first thought and he won't miss much time with the issue. He luckily went down at the perfect time, as with the international break taking place, he now has two weeks to focus on rest and recovery to get back on the field to face Villa on March 30. However, that is still up in the air, as he will have to see a decent rise in his training and recovery, with a return against Burnley on April 2 being more likely.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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