WOLVES NEWS

Hwang Hee-chan - Scores goal against Everton Hwang scored a goal and made a block and a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton.

Impact Hwang opened the scoring Saturday with his third goal of the season, all of which have come in his last nine appearances since mid-March. This was only his second start during that span, however.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Extends Wolves contract Semedo has extended his contract with Wolverhampton, signing on for the next two seasons.

Impact Semedo really found his role this season and has been one of the few regulars in the squad under Julen Lopetegui, which led to this new contract. He doesn't get forward a ton, as seen in his six shots and 11 chances created, but Wolves aren't really in need of an attacking full-back given their style of play.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Takes two shots off bench Hwang subbed into Saturday's match against Manchester United at halftime and he took two shots in the 2-0 defeat.

Impact Hwang injected some life into Wolves' attack upon his introduction for the second half of Saturday's game, and he's now taken multiple shots in three of his last four appearances despite starting just once in that span.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Creates two chances vs. Man United Neves won one of three tackles and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United. He also made a clearance and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Neves has created multiple chances in three of his last four appearances, but his side never really got much going on Saturday.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Has quiet game in loss Cunha made two clearances and completed seven passes in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Cunha wasn't very effective alongside Diego Costa on Saturday as his side suffered a meek defeat to Man United. Cunha is averaging 2.6 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League, scoring two goals since his January move from Atletico Madrid.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bentley - Concedes two goals to United Bentley made eight saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Bentley made his Premier League debut Saturday, but he was beaten by strikes from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho while filling in for Jose Sa in goal. The 29-year-old Bentley might continue in the XI for the final two games of the campaign.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Benched against Man United Sa has been named to Wolves' bench for Saturday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Sa has played every Premier League match this season for Wolves, but backup keeper Daniel Bentley is getting the nod in goal on Saturday.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wolverhampton beats Villa to edge toward EPL survival

Toti Gomes’ goal has sealed a vital win for relegation-threatened Wolverhampton against Aston Villa in the English Premier League

MAY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matheus Nunes - Takes shot in win Nunes took a shot and won two of two tackles in Saturdays' 1-0 victory against Aston Villa. He also made a block, three clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Nunes did a lot of defending from the right wing as his side narrowly beat a dangerous Villa side on Saturday.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Costa - Creates two chances in win Costa took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturdays' 1-0 victory against Aston Villa.

Impact Costa has posted at least one shot on target and one chance created in three of his last five appearances, but he still has just one league goal on the season.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Keeps clean sheet against Villa Sa made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa.

Impact Sa kept his 11th clean sheet of the season on Saturday, which is joint-fourth place in the Premier League trailing just David De Gea, Alisson, Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale. It was also his fourth shut out across his last six games since early April.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Records assist against Villa Neves made two clearances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Neves set up a Toti Gomes header with a corner kick for what was the only score of Saturday's game. Neves has a goal and an assist in his last three appearances, and he's averaging 2.8 shots per 90 minutes across his last eight matches from midfield.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toti Gomes - Scores goal against Villa Gomes scored a goal and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa. He also made a block, three clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Gomes headed in a Ruben Neves corner kick for his first ever Premier League goal on Saturday. He's started five of Wolves' last seven matches at left-back ahead of Jonny, Hugo Bueno and Rayan Ait-Nouri.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Starting against Villa Semedo (knee) is in the starting lineup to face Aston Villa on Saturday.

Impact Semedo faced a late test but aced it, and as a result, he'll maintain his regular role on the right side of the defense for the Wolves.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiquinho - Begins training with team Chiquinho (knee) has begun training with the team, but is not expected to return before the season ends, "It's true, he's [Chiquinho] working again with the rest of the group. Of c...

Impact Chiquinho is continuing his return to the team after undergoing ACL surgery in July. If all goes well, the forward could return in time for preseason camp in the summer. In eight appearances during the 2021-22 campaign, he had totaled three assists with 25 crosses (seven accurate) and nine tackles (six won)

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Late test against Aston Villa Semedo (knee) began training Thursday after resting this week and could be a late call for Saturday's match against Aston Villa. "He [Semedo] has had a knee problem, it's a very da...

Impact This is fairly good news for Semedo that his knee injury is nothing serious, however the team will be cautious to play him too early to prevent any further damage. This means that Toti Gomes will likely get the start, unless Semedo makes a huge recovery before Saturday. The defender has started in the last 22 games in a row, maintaining healthy all year with an average of 2.1 tackles and two clearances a contest thus far.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Blown away Saturday Sa had two saves and allowed six goals in Saturday's 6-0 defeat against Brighton.

Impact Sa faced eight shots and stopped just two. That speaks to how one-sided the loss was Saturday as Sa was completely played off the pitch. Through 34 appearances Sa has been forced into 102 saves while conceding 50 goals. He has reached double-digit clean sheets for a second straight Premier League season, with 10 in that span.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Creates two chances Neves recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 6-0 loss versus Brighton.

Impact Neves created a pair of chances but failed to make a single tackle during Saturday's one-sided loss. It was a brutal match all around and Neves failed to escape the struggles that plagued the entire Wolves side. Neves remains one of the few bright spots on a struggling team, with six goals from defensive midfield and 27 chances created in 31 appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Three crosses in start Neto generated two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-0 defeat versus Brighton.

Impact Neto returned to the starting XI for the first time since March 18 and created a pair of chances on three crosses. The winger has fallen out of favor of late, making just three starts since the World Cup break. Neto has seen consistent appearances off the bench, but they haven't amounted to many minutes or chances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Taken off with ankle injury Semedo injured his ankle and subbed out in the 46th minute of Saturday's 6-0 loss versus Brighton. He generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created before exiting th...

Impact Semedo only lasted one half as he was forced to come off with an ankle injury. He has been able to keep healthy all season, starting in 22 matches in a row while totaling an assist, 52 clearances and 49 tackles. The team will hope that his injury is not serious. but will be evaluated to find out the severity of the injury.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bueno - Five crosses in win Bueno had five crosses (two accurate), two chances created and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace.

Impact Bueno created two chances Tuesday, tied for his most this season. He also whipped in five crosses (two accurate) and took two corners on the attack. Defensively he won one of his two attempted tackles and made four clearances in his 79 minutes of action.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Dawson - Keeps clean sheet in win Dawson registered one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Dawson helped his team keep a clean sheet for the third time in his past four appearances Tuesday. He contributed one off-target shot, four clearances and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kilman - Keeps clean sheet in win Kilman recorded one shot (zero on goal), five clearances and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Impact Kilman helped his team record a clean sheet for the third time in his past four appearances. He contributed five clearances, two blocked shots and even a shot on target as he continued his streak of playing in every minute of every match this season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Three shots in win Hwang Hee-Chan had three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Hwang recorded three shots Tuesday (all off target), his most for Wolves this season. He also had one inaccurate cross, two won tackles, one interception and one clearance in his 79 minutes of action in his first start since Feb. 4.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Scores late penalty in win Neves scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate), two chances created, four corners and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Crystal...

Impact Neves scored a penalty four minutes into second half stoppage time Tuesday, his first goal since Feb. 4 versus Liverpool. He took two shots (both on target), created two chances, whipped in five crosses (two accurate) and took four corners on the attack. He played well defensively too in the clean sheet, as he recorded two won tackles, four interceptions, two clearances and a blocked shot in his 90 minutes of action. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 94th minute for removing his shirt after scoring, his eleventh booking of the season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE