WOLVES NEWS

Matheus Cunha - Scores one in draw Matheus Cunha scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Matheus Cunha scored the tying goal for his squad in the 32nd minute of play with a shot from the center of the box, to the bottom left corner. The goal marks the third in the last four games for Matheus Cunha, who has a total of five goals and three assists on the season.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes one in draw Sa recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Sa conceded the first goal of the match in just the 14th minute, but he managed to come up with one save later on, to help maintain the draw. Sa has gone 12 games without a clean sheet and has 34 saves, compared to 21 goals conceded over that stretch.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Comes off injured Lemina left the field in the 61st minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, exiting with an apparent injury.

Impact Lemina looked to be in slight pain when leaving the field on Saturday, but it looked to be for more for cautionary purposes, as the midfielder continued for a couple of minutes before officially being substituted off due to the knock. More information should be released in the post-match presser, but the club will hope it is only minor, with him starting in all but two matches so far this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Out to face Nottingham Forest Ait-Nouri (ankle) is not in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact Ait-Nouri didn't train earlier in the week, so his absence is not surprising. It seems the ankle injury is not progressing as it should, meaning Hugo Bueno should continue to deputize at left wing-back until Ait-Nouri is ready to return.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bueno - Starts at left-back Bueno (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Bueno left Tuesday's win over Burnley with cramps in the latter stages of the second half, but it wasn't a severe injury, and he will continue playing on the left side of the defense. He's set to make his third start in a row, and he racked up three crosses, nine tackles and four clearances over his previous two.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Returns to starting lineup Sa (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Sa picked up the injury against Arsenal last weekend and didn't play against Burnley on Tuesday, but he recovered quickly and will recover his regular spot between the sticks. Sa will aim to snap an 11-game streak without a clean sheet here.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bueno - Suffers cramps in last match Bueno left Tuesday's win over Burnley with cramps in the latter stages of the second half. He finished with one cross, three tackles two, two clearances, two fouls drawn and two fo...

Impact Bueno might have left the game extremely tired in a game where the Wolves secured a 1-0 win, but the muscular injury shouldn't be serious. Barring anything odd in the recovery during the last few days, Bueno should be fit enough to start against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Heavy doubt Saturday Ait-Nouri (ankle) is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest, according to manager Gary O'Neil."His ankle is still sore, he's not progressed as quickly as we'd ho...

Impact Ait-Nouri didn't train earlier in the week and is now a major doubt with the ankle injury not quite progressing. The full-back will be very unlikely to make his return, especially in the starting XI, though a bench appearance seems slightly more possible.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Week away from training Neto (hamstring) his working his way back to fitness, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Neto is upping the level of intensity of what he can do. He has one more week with the coac...

Impact Neto is just a week away from making his return to first team training. That could put him in line for a return as soon as a Dec. 17 trip to West Ham. The winger is a crucial piece of the first team and would be an instant boost to the entire attacking unit.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Otto - Suspended until February Jonny won't be an option for Wolves until the end of the January transfer window, the club announced.

Impact Jonny was part of a training ground incident and is now set for about two months suspended. The defender will play with the U21 team to keep his match fitness up but won't be an option for the first team. Jonny is expected to link up with the squad later in the season and the club and player seem intent on mending the issue.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kilman - Strong leadership performance in victory Kilman recorded two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Burnley. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Kilman, the captain, led his defensive line by example on Tuesday scoring a strong set of fantasy points. His interventions and performance was pivotal to helping Wolves deliver their second clean sheet of the season and securing three critical points.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Sarabia - Fires two on-target efforts in win Sarabia placed three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact Sarabia was one of Wolves' liveliest players on Tuesday. He initiated the play that led to the winning goal and was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet with both of his on-target efforts. His first went just wide of goal and the second was denied only by James Trafford's fingertips. He was subbed after 79. The Spanish striker has not yet established himself as a regular starter since joining the club from Paris St Germain in January. From eight appearances (three starts) he has scored a goal and created two assists.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Chalks up third assist in victory Matheus Cunha produced an assist, placed an on-target shot and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact Matheus Cunha was not at his most impactful on Tuesday. The striker only managed to place one shot-on-target but did manage to create an assist for the game's only goal scored by Hwang Hee-Chan. He was subbed after 87. From 15 appearances (all starts) he has scored four and created three assists.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Scores in victory over Burnley Hwang Hee-Chan fired two shots, scoring with his only on-target effort. He also placed a cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan's attacking press was rewarded on Tuesday with a goal. The Korean striker is in good form, he has found the net in two of his last three matches. There is a good chance he will improve that tally in Wolves next against Nottingham Forest, Forest have lost four of their last five games. From 16 appearances (12 starts) he has scored eight and delivered two assists.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bentley - Strong performance in starting debut Bentley made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Bentley played his part in Tuesday's victory through an assertive performance, saving all shots he faced on-target. This was his second appearance (first start) as he stepped in while regular starter, Jose Sa, recovers from a back injury. It is unclear whether he will start in Wolves next against Nottingham Forest or if the Portuguese keeper will be ready to return.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes - Full 90 on return Gomes played 90 minutes and was fouled twice during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Gomes returned from a one-match ban and was straight back in the starting XI throughout Tuesday's win. The midfielder might not have had an entirely productive day but it's good to see the suspension didn't see his minutes limited. Gomes will continue to be a productive, if not glamorous, midfield option in the busy December period.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Quiet on return Lemina shot once and played 90 minutes during his first match back from a one-match ban.

Impact Lemina came back from his one-match ban and was inserted into the starting XI immediately, as expected. The midfielder took a major role and played the entire match, though he failed to get much done. Still another three points and a strong return for Lemina is still a nice showing.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Not an option against Burnley Sa (back) is out for Tuesday's match against Burnley.

Impact Sa is not on the team sheet for Wolves after injuring his back in their last match against Arsenal. This could affect the squad in major proportions on Tuesday, as the Portuguese keeper has been the voice of the back line for almost every match since joining in 2021, only missing out on one contest since then. The club will hope to have him return soon, possibly for this weekend's tilt against Nottingham Forest.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Otto - Facing time on sideline Jonny will be spending some time on the sidelines after a training ground incident, according to manager Gary O'Neil, per the Wolves Express Podcast. "Jonny won't be in the squad t...

Impact Jonny was left out during the weekend for undisclosed reasons, but the answers have finally come to light after manager Gary O'Neil explained it was due to a training ground incident. It is unclear what exactly the dispute was about, but it can be assumed it was due to his low amount of playing time, only appearing once all season after 18 appearances last season. It is still unsure when the player will return, but you can expect him to at least miss the next week of action while the club figures out what to do with the defender.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Getting close to a return Neto (hamstring) is still not fully healthy but is nearing a return, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Pedro's still working his way up to speed, so not with us yet, but it is get...

Impact Neto has been out for the club's past four matches but will hope to return by the end of the month as he continues to progress in his rehabilitation. The club will hope to have the attacker back sooner than later, as he was an instrumental part of their attack to start the season, notching one goal on 18 shots and seven assists on 25 chances created.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Won't be available against Burnley Ait-Nouri (ankle) won't be an option against Burnley on Tuesday, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Rayan's doing well. Tomorrow will be too early but hope to have him available at...

Impact Ait-Nouri will be missing another match after being left out over the weekend against Arsenal, having yet to recover from an ankle injury. Manager Gary O'Neil did explain that the midfielder would hopefully return by the weekend, where he should start if healthy, only missing one match before the knock.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Hopeful for return Tuesday Sa (back) could be an option for Tuesday's match, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Sa did some training today, so we'll do a last few checks on him tomorrow, but he felt fine, so...

Impact Sa left Saturday's match against Arsenal after injuring his back diving for a ball, but the knock only seems to be minor as he trained on Monday. If the goalie is fit, he should get the starting nod in net, having only missed one match since joining the club in 2021.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Returns from ban Lemina completed his one-game ban and is eligible to play against Burnley on Tuesday.

Impact Lemina didn't play against Arsenal, but he is expected to be an option in midfield to take on Burnley, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves back into the starting lineup right away. After all, Lemina has started in each of his previous 12 league outings.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes - Back from suspension Gomes completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Burnley on Tuesday.

Impact Gomes picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 3-2 loss against Fulham and missed out on the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, but he should be an option to face Burnley at Molineux. Given the midfielder has started in all but one of his previous league appearances, there's a strong chance he will return to the XI against the Clarets.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Assist against Arsenal Semedo assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Arsenal.

Impact Semedo earned his first assist of the season Saturday, finding Matheus Cunha in the 88th minute for the club's only goal of the match. This was a slightly rare assist for Semedo, as he only earned one each season in his previous three campaigns with Wolves. He also had a decent game in the defense, registering five tackles (four won) and two clearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE