Wolves Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Creates two chances Ait-Nouri created a pair of chances and shot once during Saturday's 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Ait-Nouri was a doubt after suffering a concussion before the international break but passed all checks and got straight back in the starting XI. The left-back made the most of a soft matchup and created a pair of chances, a new season-high. Ait-Nouri has been asked to step into the midfield more in recent matches and could see an uptick in his offensive production moving forward, though a Saturday clash with Newcastle is one of the toughest on the schedule.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Set for return Semedo has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to play against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Impact A steady presence at the back for the Wolves, Semedo should return to the starting lineup right away following his yellow-card suspension, as he had started every one of the team's previous matches, regardless if it was as a full-back or wing-back. Matt Doherty should head back to the bench as a result.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Eligible to return Saturday Lemina has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return for Saturday's game against Newcastle United.

Impact Lemina was sent off against Aston Villa in the final game before the international break, but he is eligible to play this weekend. The defensive midfielder had started every match before the suspension and is widely expected to return to the XI right away, possibly in place of Boubacar Traore.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic slots home Wolves' winner against Bournemouth | Premier League

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kalajdzic scores late as Wolves win 2-1 at Bournemouth with coach Gary O'Neil back at former club

Sasa Kalajdzic scored a late winner as Wolverhampton fought back to win 2-1 at 10-man Bournemouth on coach Gary O’Neil’s first trip back to his former side

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hwang Hee-chan - Delivers match winning assist Hwang Hee-Chan created an assist, placed three shots (none on-target) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Hee-Chan was a constant danger down Wolves attacking left flank on Saturday. His work was rewarded with an assist for his team's winning goal scored by Sasa Kalajdzic. The South Korean international is in hot form, he has scored twice and delivered an assist from his last three EPL matches.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Provides sixth assist in win Neto delivered an assist, placed four shots (none on-target), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Neto provided his sixth assist (currently highest in EPL) on Saturday for Matheus Cunha's goal, Wolves first. The Portuguese striker is in good form, from his last five EPL matches the regular starter has delivered three assists and scored a goal.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Snatches late winner over Cherries Kalajdzic scored with his only shot-on-target in Saturday's 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Kalajdzic came on from the bench after 82 to replace Matheus Cunha and immediately made a huge impact. The Austrian striker capitalized on an error from Cherries keeper, Neto, to net the match winning goal. From five appearances (no starts), he has managed to score twice from substitution appearances.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Strikes in victory over Cherries Matheus Cunha placed five shots and scored with one of the four he positioned on-target. He also played two crosses (none accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victor...

Impact Cunha played an outstanding match on Saturday, constantly harrowing Bournemouth's defense. His work was rewarded with a goal, a perfectly placed strike that put Wolves back on level terms just after half-time. He was subbed after 82. It was probably the striker's best EPL game of the season thus far, but it has been five games since he last found the net. In an undistinguished season the regular starter has scored just twice and delivered one assist.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes one in victory at the Vitality Sa completed three saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Sa played his part in Saturday's victory, saving three of the four shots he faced on-target. The regular starter has now saved 39 (4.3 per game, 72 percent), conceded 15 (1.7 per game) and delivered just one clean sheet. It has been six games since his last clean sheet.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Doesn't feature against Bournemouth Bellegarde was not an option for Saturday's game against Bournemouth after picking up a muscle injury, reported by Liam Keen of the Express & Star.

Impact Bellegarde was expected to be back with the team after serving his three-match ban but instead was left on the sidelines due to a strain. The club will hope his injury is only minor, as he was the normal starter for the club before his suspension. He hopes to reach full fitness by next weekend for Wolves match against Newcastle.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Starts Saturday Ait-Nouri (concussion) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.

Impact Ait-Nouri was pictured in training earlier this week, so it's not surprising to see him keeping his regular place in the XI. Even though his fantasy upside is not very high, it's worth noting he has started in all but one game in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Suspended Saturday Semedo is suspended for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Semedo has raced to five yellow cards in just eight matches and will now spend one match on the sideline due to the suspension. Matt Doherty is the like-for-like replacement on the right side of the defense either in a back four or a back three. Doherty has been a defensively-minded full-back just the same as Semedo with neither defender offering too much going forward.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Pictured in training Ait-Nouri (concussion) was pictured in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.

Impact Ait-Nouri likely passed concussion protocol at some point over the break and is expected to remain in the starting XI for Saturday's match. He's started all but one league contest this season and while he's featured as a wing-back the last couple matches, that hasn't resulted in a massive uptick in numbers. He's on just two shots and four crosses for the season, which aren't helped by his usage, as he's gone more than 77 minutes just two times in eight games.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Struggling offensively Semedo has yet to get on the scoresheet in eight Premier League matches this season.

Impact Semedo has started and played all but six minutes in the Premier League, but has failed to get on the scoresheet. The defender has been left as a more defensive option, even with the recent switch to a 3-4-3 formation pushing him to the midfield. Semedo simply isn't an offensive option, and he isn't being asked to bomb forward and join the attack in most matches.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Sarabia - Left on bench Sarabia has gone unused in the last four Premier League matches.

Impact Sarabia has fallen totally out of favor, making two starts and appearing in each of the first four matches before failing to appear again. The winger has been on the bench for each of the last four matches but hasn't been called upon even for minor minutes.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Dropped from Algerian team Ait-Nouri was not allowed to travel for Algeria over the international break because of a concussion suffered against Aston Villa.

Impact Ait-Nouri will have two weeks to recover from a concussion over the international break and it's not believed it will keep him out upon return. The defender only made it 45 minutes in the draw against Villa and maybe more intriguing is that Wolves have changed formations the last couple matches, moving Ait-Nouri to more of a wing role. However, that hasn't resulted in a boost in numbers just yet, especially since either Hugo Bueno or Matt Doherty continue to sub on for him every match.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Assist in draw Neto assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Aston Villa.

Impact Neto played a crucial part in Wolves draw on Sunday, assisting on Hwang Hee-Chan's goal in the 53rd minute to put Wolves up 1-0. It was Neto's fifth assist on the season, bringing him to six-goal contributions on the season. Five of his six goal contributions have come over his last five matches, as he has been on flying form. The attacker looks to be Wolves' best playmaker this season, leading the team in both crosses and chances created.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Scores in consecutive matches Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan was once again the hero for Wolves, notching a goal in the 53rd minute to take the lead over Villa before they would eventually equalize the match minutes later. The Korean has now scored in two straight matches and has five goals in eight appearances. He has been in high form lately and seems to always be in the right spot when the ball is bouncing in the box. He continues to impress while on the pitch and seems to be Wolves' best option up top moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Three saves against Villa Sa registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Sa did not match his performance from last Saturday's victory over City, but still was decent as he registered three saves and allowed one goal on his way to draw. The goalie has been an important part of Wolves turn around over the past two games, notching ten saves over that span while only allowing two goals. He will have a decent chance of picking up his second clean sheet of the season when he visits Bournemouth on Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Eligible to return following break Bellegarde will be in contention against Bournemouth on Oct. 21 after serving out his three-match ban.

Impact Bellegarde benefitted from the fact that he was able to serve one game of his three-match ban in the club's Carabao Cup clash with Ipswich Town. Since making the move from Strasbourg, the midfielder has logged just two games for Wolves in which he recorded one shot (off target), two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won). With his suspension behind him, Bellegarde should be in contention to reclaim a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Forced off at halftime Ait-Nouri was forced off at halftime during Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Ait-Nouri picked up a head injury in the first half and was replaced by Matt Doherty at halftime. The wing-back has just under two weeks to recover ahead of Wolves' next match against Bournemouth.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Sent off late Lemina was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Lemina was shown his second yellow card in stoppage time forcing Wolves to end the match with ten men. The midfielder will miss Wolves' next match against Bournemouth through suspension with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde a likely candidate to replace him after serving a suspension of his own.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Assist against Manchester City Cunha assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Manchester City.

Impact Cunha wasn't given many opportunities to impact Saturday's match but capitalized when he got his chance, finding Hwang Hee-Chan for the game-winner in the 66th minute. It was Cunha's first assist of the year to give him two goal contributions this season. The attacker is yet to miss a start this season and should remain a starter as Wolves try to turn their season around.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Scores winner in shocking win Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan was the hero of Saturday's match, bagging a goal in the 66th minute off of a Matheus Cunha assist to score the eventual game-winner. The striker has now scored a goal in three of his last four matches and seems to be the goal scorer Wolves needed after an awful start to the year. He has now started the past three games, and with his recent form, he should stay in that role.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Kalajdzic scores late as Wolves win 2-1 at Bournemouth with coach Gary O'Neil back at former club