WOLVES NEWS

Nelson Semedo - Bench option against Villa Semedo (hamstring) is in Wolves' match day squad for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.

Impact Semedo missed all of March with a hamstring injury, but he's back on the bench for Saturday's game and could even see some playing time against Villa.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - On bench against Villa Neto (knee) is in Wolves' match day squad for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.

Impact Neto missed his side's last two games before the international break with a knee injury, but he's back with the team now and could see some playing time off the bench Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Training with squad Neto (knee) is back on the training pitch and could be available against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Impact Neto has been hampered by injuries this season and has been limited to a mere five appearances (one start). In those contests, the attacking midfielder recorded five shots (one on target), 10 crosses (three accurate) and five corners. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting Neto to break into the starting XI with any consistency moving forward.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Might return Saturday Semedo (hamstring) could be an option for Saturday's matchup with Aston Villa.

Impact Semedo has been training with the first team which could open the door for him to get back onto the pitch for the first time since Feb. 24 versus Arsenal. Prior to his five-game absence, the midfielder had failed to register a shot on target in six consecutive contests while recording one assist, three shots and six crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves say Ruben Neves out until May with knee injury Wolverhampton Wanderers have said that midfielder Ruben Neves has been ruled out until May with a knee injury.Neves, 25, sustained the injur...

MARCH 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pedro Neto - Expected to train fully next week Neto (undisclosed) is expected to return to full training in his return from "a couple of recent minor issues unrelated to the initial knee injury," according to the team.

Impact Neto missed the two matches prior to the break, but it looks like everything he's dealing with is minor. Once he gets back to complete health, he should again contend for starts. He's worked his way slowly back into the squad, receiving one start in the five matches in which he was available.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Semedo - Begins modified training Semedo (hamstring) has begun modified training this week, according to the team.

Impact Semedo is in line to be an option following the international break, but it's unlikely he'll be ready to start in his first match back. His return gives a boost to Wolves, who have had to force Jonny into more playing time than they would've liked in his return from a knee injury.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Out until May with knee injury Neves suffered a MCL injury to his knee and is hopeful to return for the final month of the season, according to the team.

Impact It's a tough break for Neves, who was on great form and was set to match some career highs in terms of goals scores and assists. Instead, he'll miss the majority of the rest of the season, currently on four goals and two assists in 28 appearances (26 starts). His absence likely means a midfield of Leander Dendoncker and Joao Moutinho for the next month.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portugal replaces goalkeeper ahead of Turkey qualifier

Portugal has called up Wolverhampton goalkeeper José Sá to replace Anthony Lopes for the World Cup qualifier against Turkey on Thursday

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toti Gomes - Signs new Wolves deal Gomes has signed a new deal with Wolverhampton, keeping him at the club until 2027.

Impact Gomes returned from a loan in January and immediately made two starts and has stayed in the squad since, which is likely why he got this new contract. He's worked hard to find time with Wolves and figures to have a bigger role next season with more practice under manager Bruno Lage.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds come from behind to beat 10-man Wolves late in EPL

Leeds has fought back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at 10-man Wolverhampton with a last-minute winner by Luke Ayling in one of the English Premier League games of the season

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Sa - Concedes three in second half Sa allowed three goals while making two saves during Friday's 3-2 loss to Leeds.

Impact Sa allowed all three goals in the second half as Wolves dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 26 goals in 30 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 99.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Castro - Scores first goal of season Jonny scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing once accurately, creating a chance and making four tackles (winning three) during Friday's 3-2 loss to Leeds.

Impact Jonny found the back of the net in the 26th minute scoring Wolves' opening goal. The goal was the first of the season for the wing-back while his four tackles led Wolves in the loss.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trincao - Invovled in both goals Trincao had an assist and scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 3-2 loss to Leeds.

Impact Trincao entered the match in the 25th minute, had an assist in the 26th and scored a goal in the 56th to play a role in both Wolves' goals. The goal and assist were both the first of the season for the attacker while his four shots led Wolves in the loss.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Podence - Third assist of season Podence had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating three chances during Friday's 3-2 loss to Leeds.

Impact Podence set up Francisco Trincao in first half stoppage time assisting Wolves' second goal. The assist was the third of the season for the attacker while his three chances created led Wolves in the loss.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Jimenez - Sent off against Leeds Jimenez was shown a red card in the 53rd minute of Friday's defeat against Leeds United following a foul on Ilan Meslier for his second booking of the game. He took two shots and c...

Impact Jimenez will be suspended for the clash against Aston Villa on April 2 after the international break. Daniel Podence, Pedro Neto (undisclosed), Francisco Trincao and Hwang Hee-Chan (undisclosed) are all options who could replace him in the match depending on who's fit.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Picks up knee issue Neves was forced off in the 25th minute of Friday's match against Leeds with a possible knee issue.

Impact Neves was on a nice run of form but an injury Friday put a damper on that ahead of the international break. The hope is that it's not overly serious and he'll be able to train over the break. He'd gone a full 90 in each of the last nine matches in which he started.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hee-chan Hwang - On bench against Leeds Hwang (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Leeds.

Impact Hwang had to leave early in last weekend's match and fortunately it looks like it wasn't a major issue. He'll come off the bench Friday and should be an option to feature in the starting XI following the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Wolves faces Leeds; Getafe at Bilbao

Wolverhampton wants to boost its improbable ambitions of Champions League qualification while Leeds is desperate to move further clear of relegation trouble

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Neto - Ruled out Friday Neto (undisclosed) has been ruled out until after the international break, according to manager Bruno Lage. "Neto and Semedo will be back after the international break."

Impact Neto will be sidelined until the Premier League resumes early in April. The forward has been dealing with what is essentially a lost season as he has only made five appearances (one start) due to injury. He will hope to close the season out well, and head into the 2022/23 campaign fully fit and looking to build off his 11 goals contributions in 2020/21.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Jimenez - Takes four shots in win Jimenez took four shots and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Jimenez was dangerous on Monday despite not finding the back of the net himself against Everton. He will be looking for his seventh Premier League goal of the season Friday against Leeds, which have conceded a league-high 65 times in 29 matches.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Podence - Creates three chances in win Podence took two shots and created three chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Podence replaced an injured Hwang Hee-Chan (undisclosed) early on in Sunday's game, and he was a danger to Everton for the remainder of the match. He will likely get the start up front if Hwang isn't fit enough to play Friday against Leeds.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Castro - Creates three chances in win Jonny took a shot and created three chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Jonny played well on both sides of the ball Sunday, posing a passing threat going forward and shutting Everton out at the back. He will want to have a similar performance Friday against Leeds, which are 16th in the Premier League table currently.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Keeps clean sheet against Everton Sa made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Sa kept his 11th clean sheet of the season Sunday, and his second in a row after a four-game drought in February. He will be looking for another one Friday against Leeds, which have scored 31 goals in 29 Premier League matches.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Records assist against Everton Neves took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton. He also made three interceptions and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Neves set up Conor Coady's winner with a cross on Sunday for his second assist of the season. His side still has an outside chance in the top-4 race and Neves will need to continue to be this influential in order for his side to have any chance of winning it. On Friday he will face Leeds, which are currently 16th in the table.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE