WOLVES NEWS

Jose Sa - Keeps clean sheet in win Sa made four saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Sa kept his third clean sheet in his past four starts Tuesday, as he stopped all four shots on target he faced. He did pick up a yellow card in the 76th minute though, his second booking of the season. He faces a significantly more difficult matchup Saturday at Brighton, which has scored 54 goals in 29 league matches this season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Traore - Still sidelined versus Palace Traore (groin) will not be in the match-day squad against Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Impact Traore has been out of action since mid-November due to his groin problem, so he should probably be considered out indefinitely at this point. Even once cleared to play, Traore is far from a lock for the starting XI and figures to serve as a bench option more often than not.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Starting against Eagles Lemina (hamstring) will be in the starting XI to face Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Impact Lemina will avoid missing any time after coming off at halftime versus Leicester City on Saturday. In his last five appearances, the midfielder registered one assist, five shots (two on target) and 13 tackles (10 won). Considering the midfielder has yet to score a goal this season, for either Wolves or Nice, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to produce heavily in the offensive third.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Three clearances in loss Semedo made three interceptions, three clearances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Leicester City.

Impact Semedo has started in 20 consecutive Premier League games for Wolves dating back to late October, keeping five clean sheets and recording an assist from right-back in that span.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Fitness test for Wednesday Lemina (hamstring) will be assessed ahead of Tuesday's clash against Crystal Palace as Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui told BBC Sport Monday that his injury "is not as severe as we...

Impact Lemina had to come out of Saturday's loss to Leicester at halftime after suffering a hamstring injury, but he could still be in contention for the mid-week Palace game if he can prove himself fit enough. Ruben Neves is still likely to start over him alongside Joao Gomes in midfield for the match.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Costa - Ineffective in loss Costa recorded 14 passes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Leicester City.

Impact Costa barely recorded any stats in his return to Saturday from a knee injury. He had just recently scored his first goal for the team last match but has not been a consistent striker in recent seasons due to several injury woes.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Five shots in return Neves recorded five shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Leicester City.

Impact Neves came off the bench to play the whole second half after serving a two-match ban for yellow card accumulation). He was busy in front of the net but ran out of time to help find another goal for the Wolves. Prior to this, the midfielder has started in the last 15 games, totaling a goal, 37 clearances, 26 tackles and 23 interceptions.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Nets goal Matheus Cunha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Leicester City. In addition, he w...

Impact Matheus Cunha scored his second goal in five matches to give him his first two of the season. Prior to this, he had failed to score a goal while at Atletico Madrid, starting in nine of the 13 games played for the Wolves while generating 24 shots (seven on target) in that span.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Clean sheet run ends Sa recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Leicester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.

Impact Sa's clean sheet run comes to an end after letting in two goals Saturday. He still has put up impressive numbers of late, allowing only three goals on 15 saves with two clean sheets in the last four matches. This also ups his average saves a game to three while also needing just two clean sheets to match his career-high for a season. The keeper will welcome a visit from Crystal Palace on Tuesday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Hamstring injury confirmed Lemina (hamstring) was brought off at halftime of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leicester with a hamstring strain manager Julen Lopetegui told Liam Keen of the Express and Star.

Impact Lemina provided an assist in the first half before the hamstring injury was confirmed. The midfielder will be evaluated Sunday to determine the extent of the injury. The nature of the injury means Lemina will be a heavy doubt for a Tuesday clash with Crystal Palace on such short rest. Ruben Neves came on to replace Lemina and could partner Joao Gomes in midfield if Lemina is left on the sideline.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Costa - Starting against Leicester Costa (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Leicester City.

Impact Manager Julen Lopetegui said during Thursday's press conference that Costa was fine, so his presence in the XI is unsurprising. He scored against Brentford the last time, making it his first Premier League goal since joining the Molineux side.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Traore - Remains out Traore (groin) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Leicester City.

Impact Traore hasn't played since early November, so his absence here shouldn't alter fantasy decisions ahead of Saturday's four-game slate. He's made only eight appearances (four starts) in the current term.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Costa - Expected to be available Saturday Costa (knee) seems set to be an option for Saturday's clash against Leicester City, according to Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui's press conference on Thursday.

Impact Costa was dealing with a knee issue last weekend after scoring a goal in the win over Brentford, but Lopetegui implied Thursday that he is fine and should be available for selection against Leicester. Costa has made 17 appearances (11 starts) up front for Wolves in his return to the Premier League this season, with last weekend's goal being his first of the campaign.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Eligible for return Neves served a two-match ban after picking up a 10th yellow card and is now set to return.

Impact Neves has been an absolute iron man in the starting XI, but issues with discipline saw him sidelined for a pair of matches. The midfielder is eligible once more and should have no issues returning directly to the starting XI. Neves has started and seen major minutes in every match he has been fit for.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Otto - Set for return Jonny is set to return from a three-match ban for violent conduct.

Impact Jonny was sent off during a 4-2 loss to Leeds after making a truly horrific tackle. The defender is now eligible to return once more, where he will compete for the starting role on the left side of the defense with Hugo Bueno and Rayan Ait-Nouri.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Costa - Dealing with knee injury Costa will be facing a fitness test in order to be available for next weekend's clash against Leicester City due to a knee injury, Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui announced Sunday.

Impact Costa scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's important victory against Brentford, but he also picked up a knee injury and had to be subbed out in the second half. Lopetegui said he will "have to assess" Costa ahead of the Leicester match next weekend, with Pedro Neto, Daniel Podence, Raul Jimenez, Hwang Hee-Chan, Adama Traore and Pablo Sarabia all options to replace him alongside Matheus Cunha in the attacking line if necessary.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toti Gomes - Four clearances on day Toti Gomes had four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Brentford.

Impact Toti Gomes completed the most clearances since Nov 12, upping his average to 3.3 a match. He has totaled nine clearances and six interceptions in the last three games.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Sarabia - Makes six crosses Sarabia recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Sarabia has finally reached full match fitness after making appearances off the bench the last three games since his injury picked up on March 12. He has totaled 16 crosses (two accurate) since his return.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Nets goal off bench Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan has scored now twice in the last three matches played, giving him his only two on the season. He has only started in nine of the 20 games played, recording two goals, one assist, 12 tackles (six won) and nine crosses (two accurate) thus far.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Costa - First goal of season Costa scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Brentford.

Impact Costa got his first Premier League goal for the Wolves Saturday after getting the start in the last two matches. He has fallen in form in recent years, averaging only four goals a season, after averaging 22 back in 2016. He should continue to get the start up top for the club, who are fighting to keep a place in the league for next season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Records another clean sheet Sa recorded three saves and allowed zero goals with a clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

Impact Sa has been in great form of late, recording two clean sheets with four saves in the last two matches. He is just two saves away from his career high for a single season. The keeper is averaging 2.9 saves a game after completing 30 in the last eight contests. He will make a trip to Leicester City on Saturday, who have scored four goals in theist five matches. Sa had also allowed four goals against the opponent during their last outing on Oct 23.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Traore - Not available vs. Brentford Traore (groin) is not in Wolves' match day squad for Saturday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Traore has been building up fitness with Wolves' academy team recently, but he's still not quite ready to make his first senior team appearance since November.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Traore - Could be option soon Traore (groin) could be an option as soon as Saturday's match against Brentford after manager Julen Lopetegui didn't reveal any injuries in Thursday's press conference.

Impact Traore played with the U21s earlier in the week and has been out since the World Cup, so he won't be pushed back into the squad. Given the depth in the side, Traore probably won't make the team until completely ready and even then, his spot in the XI is far from certain with Mario Lemina seemingly a favorite of Lopetegui's.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Police investigate threats to ref after Celtic-Rangers game

Police in Scotland are investigating “threatening” messages sent to referee Kevin Clancy as another British soccer official was thrust into the headlines for the wrong reasons

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boubacar Traore - Playing with academy team Traore (groin) is starting for Wolves' u-21 side in Monday's Premier League 2 clash against Everton.

Impact Traore has been out for the entirety of 2023 with a groin injury, and hasn't featured for Wolves' senior team since before the World Cup. The midfielder is now building up his fitness with the u-21 side as he aims to return to the full squad soon.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE