Wolves Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Jose Sa - Magnificent day results in win Sa recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Sa absolutely shined in Saturday's win, registering seven saves to lead Wolves to a win over the former Premier League champions. The goalie has now notched seven saves in three matches this season, with one of those games resulting in a clean sheet. He will have an easier but still very challenging task in his next game when he takes on an Aston Villa team that has scored 18 goals in seven matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jose Sa - Signs long-term extension Sa signed a long-term contract extension with Wolves, the club announced.

Impact Sa has been the first choice goalkeeper since making the switch to Wolves and has now signed a deal to continue that moving forward. The goalkeeper earned 11 clean sheets in each of his first two seasons in England, while eclipsing 100 saves in both seasons as well.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Nets first of season Neto scored with his only shot and attempted three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Luton.

Impact Neto opened his account for the season in style, picking up the ball on the touch line before sprinting into the box and firing past the keeper. The winger has now registered attacking returns in four straight games, having picked up four assists across the previous three games. He will have to be at his best if he is to keep his hot streak going against Man City on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes from the spot Sa conceded once and made three saves in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Luton.

Impact Sa, coming off the back of conceding six in two games, had no chance of keeping out the penalty and made three routine saves. He has only kept one clean sheet so far, with 12 goals conceded and 26 saves made. Next up on Saturday is the daunting task of keeping out league leaders Man City.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Sent off Saturday Bellegarde was sent off in Saturday's match against Luton Town with a straight red card due to violent conduct.

Impact The Disciplinary Committee will ultimately decide the ban on Bellegarde, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing the full three matches. If that's the case, then his next chance to return will come against Newcastle United on Oct. 28.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Recovered from fatigue Ait-Nouri (fatigue) is fully fit and available for Saturday's trip to Luton, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "'Hodgy' [Joe Hodge] will be back in and around it and has been train...

Impact Ait-Nouri was forced off during a 3-1 loss to Liverpool but it was due to some minor muscular fatigue. The full-back is fit once more and should be straight back on the pitch for Saturday's trip to Luton Town.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes late flurry Sa had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Sa conceded twice in the closing five minute to see a one-all draw fall into a 3-1 loss. The goalkeeper was mainly at fault for the second goal where a botched clearance fell to Andrew Robertson, who punished the mistake immediately. Sa was decent early on and has some bright spots to take away from a tough match, though the defense in front of him means his upside could be limited moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bueno - Scores own goal Bueno registered an own goal and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Bueno played just 25 minutes Saturday and it went about as badly as possible. The defender came on, went to block a shot and directed it into his own net. It's an awful turn for the left-back who is struggling to earn a starting role. The one positive is Bueno has played in all five matches even if four have been bench appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Assists in loss Neto assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Neto has been one of the very few bright spots in a Wolves attack that has struggled early. He continued that with a fourth assist in five matches during Saturday's loss. All four of those assists have come in the last three matches as Neto continues to provide a spark from the wing. The winger's previous career-high was six assists, a tally that seems likely to be easily surpassed in 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Nets early Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan opened the scoring early in the first half during Saturday's loss. The forward is up to three goals in five Premier League appearances (two starts.) With the good form he's shown Hwang could see a more consistent starting role moving forward, though Wolves have rotated the attackers consistently throughout 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Injury deemed minor Ait-Nouri came off with muscle fatigue during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Liverpool, according to manager Gary O'Neil. "Rayan's injury was just muscle fatigue, really. I don't expect hi...

Impact Ait-Nouri was forced off in the 65th minute via injury though it appears the injury was simply fatigue and nothing more sinister. It's a good report for the left-back who has started four of five matches to begin the Premier League.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bueno - Used as substitute Bueno has compiled three shots, two chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and two tackles (one won) in four appearances this season.

Impact Bueno appears to be more of a rotational player this season after only making one start in Wolves' first four matches. He has appeared in all four matches this season, three of them being as a substitute, and looks to be set for the bench this year. When the 20-year-old comes on to the pitch, he does add some value with his two-way ability and could work his way into more of a starting spot this year if the opportunity presents itself.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Dawson - Regular on back line Dawson has notched four shots (one on target), two chances created, seven tackles (five won) and 14 clearances through four games this season.

Impact Dawson looks to remain a staple in the defense this season after starting all four of Wolves matches to start the year. The 33-year-old hasn't been anything special this season, but he has done well holding down the back with 14 clearances, seven tackles (five won), five blocks and two interceptions. He isn't a player you would expect to score after only accumulating one goal last season, but he has been more active in the attack so far this campaign, notching four shots and two chances created, which is already more than his tally for created chances last season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Leads team in tackles Semedo has registered 17 tackles (nine accurate), 10 clearances and six interceptions through four matches this season.

Impact Semedo has been the routine starter for Wolves at right back over the past three seasons and appears to be in that role again after starting the first four games of the 2023/24 season. He has been decent on both sides of the ball thus far, contributing 17 tackles, 10 clearances and six interceptions in the defense to go along with two shots, two chances created and eight crosses in the attack. Semedo is a decent contributor in fantasy with his smooth playmaking out of the back but his one struggle is notching goal contributions, only having four in the past three seasons.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Normal sight on pitch Lemina has contributed eight shots, two chances created, two crosses (one accurate) and 12 tackles (eight won) through four matches this season.

Impact Lemina has been alright for Wolves thus far this season, being a normal contributor for the club with his four starts this season. He has held down a central midfielder role this season, but has recorded most of production in the defense, registering 12 takcles (eight won), eight interceptions, four clearances and a block. The midfielder hasn't bagged a goal contribution thus far and shouldn't be someone you expect to be in that position very much after only tallying one in 19 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes three in loss Sa made seven saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Sa was victim of a disappointing performance by Wolves' defensive line, conceding three goals off close-range finishes. However, the goalkeeper still found ways to contribute, preventing a much bigger loss with seven saves. With 19 saves over four starts, Sa is ranked third among all EPL goalkeeper, but the eight goals allowed are a little bit alarming.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Logs two assists versus Palace Neto made two assists, had three shots (two on target), created three chances and sent in 11 crosses (four accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Neto had a great performance for Wolves, being involved in both of Wolves' goals, assisting Hwang Hee-Chan with a free-kick cross in the 65th minute and then delivering another great cross for Matheus Cunha to score a consolation goal deep into stoppage time. The winger also had three shots and logged double-digit crosses for the second time this season. With three assists over his last two starts, Neto profiles as one of Wolves' players that can make a lot of noise and stuff the stat sheet game after game.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Scores versus Palace Cunha scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Cunha had a very quiet performance overall, especially during the second half as his side was completely dominated by the hosts. However, the striker still found his way to score as he headed home a cross from the left deep into second half's stoppage time. Just a consolation goal, but at least he could open his scoring account for the season. A starter in each of the four EPL matches played so far, Cunha will try to help his side bouncing back after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Scores off bench versus Palace Hwang (hamstring) scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Hwang recovered from the injury picked up on the previous outing and had a good performance for Wolves, being brought at the hour mark to replace Pablo Sarabia and scoring just five minutes later, finishing a cross from Pedro Neto to momentarily make it 1-1. This was the second goal of the season for the forward, who will hope to keep getting playing time in a Wolves team with lots of alternatives up front.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Available off bench Hwang (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Crystal Palace.

Impact Surprisingly, Hwang recovered quickly enough to be a bench option for this fixture, meaning the injury wasn't as severe as first imagined. The South Korea international has appeared in all three games for Wolverhampton so far and has one goal in two substitute appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeanricner Bellegarde - Heads to Wolves Bellegarde signed a five-year deal with Wolverhampton from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

Impact Bellegarde is a likely replacement for Matheus Nunes, who left for Manchester City. At Strasbourg, Bellegarde featured as a midfielder, winger and attacking midfielder, so it's clear he's plenty versatile and can help on set pieces if needed. Following two goals and six assists last season, he was already on two goals and two assists in three Ligue 1 matches to open the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City signs midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton

Manchester City has completed the signing of midfielder Matheus Nunes after agreeing to pay Wolverhampton a reported transfer fee of $67 million

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tommy Doyle - Loaned to Wolves Doyle has joined Wolverhampton on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the season with an option to be permanent.

Impact Doyle gets loaned out again, which is in basic exchange for Matheus Nunes, who signed at Manchester City. Doyle featured regularly for Sheffield United last season, contributing three goals and four assists in 33 appearances. He figures to find plenty of time for a team that may be searching for an identity a good portion of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Silva - Minutes limited Silva hasn't gone more than 75 minutes in the opening three matches in the Premier League.

Impact Across the opening three matches Silva sits on five shots and three chances created, but he has yet to play more than 75 minutes. With Sasa Kalajdzic also fit once more it's possible that Silva falls victim to rotation in the Wolves starting XI.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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