WOLVES NEWS

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Starting versus Man City Ait-Nouri (knock) will get the nod in Saturday's game against Manchester City.

Impact Ait-Nouri left the last game a little earlier, but he shook off the knock quickly and will continue starting. He has posted six shots, 45 crosses and 31 tackles in nine appearances so far.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Marcal - Available to return to squad Marcal (COVID-19) has returned to training and will make the squad for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Bruno Lage.

Impact Marcal has moved to a bench role behind Rayan Ait-Nouri and while he's back from COVID-19, he'll likely remain on the bench. That said, as long as he can return to full fitness, it wouldn't be surprising if he got a start or two in the coming weeks given the heavy schedule ahead.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Boly - Will return to squad Saturday Boly (muscular) has been training for a few days and will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Manchester City, confirmed manager Bruno Lage. "He started training this week...

Impact This is a positive update on Boly, who suffered the injury only a couple weeks ago. While he's yet to appear this season, that could change with the busy season ahead, as well as the ongoing ankle issue that Conor Coady is dealing with.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Should be good for Saturday Ait-Nouri (knock) wasn't mentioned by manager Bruno Lage ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Ait-Nouri had to come off in the final minutes last weekend and unsurprisingly, it looks like he's ready to start again Saturday. He's had some nice performances this season, but playing away to Man City is unlikely to produce a ton of fantasy action.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes once in defeat Sa gave up just one goal while making three saves in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Sa saw his run of three straight clean sheets come to a close Saturday but still have allowed just one goal in his last four contests. On the year, the keeper has never given up more than two goals in a match and will look to continue that trend versus Manchester City on Saturday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Coady - Racks up eight clearances Coady registered eight clearances, two interceptions and one block versus Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Coady sits third on the team with 50 clearances behind Roman Saiss (70) and Max Kilman (52). While Coady figures to continue racking up defensive stats, he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive production considering he has five shots (one on target) in 15 matches.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Takes one corner Neves took one of Wolverhampton's two corners against Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Neves is unlikely to supplant Joao Moutinho as the preferred option on corners and freekicks, limiting him to mid-range fantasy value. Still, the midfielder has registered one goal on 17 shots (five on target) this year and could be a solid mid-range fantasy target.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leander Dendoncker - Records two shots Dendoncker registered two shots (one on target), two blocks and two tackles (zero won) versus Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Dendoncker has started two straight matches for the club, giving him five starts in 11 appearances, plus another four games in which he was an unused substitute. While the midfielder led the team in shots, he shouldn't be considered a lock for the starting XI.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Comes off injured against Liverpool Ait-Nouri was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Liverpool in the 92nd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made three clearances and won five of eight tackles in the...

Impact Wolves manager Bruno Lage confirmed Ait-Nouri's injury after Saturday's game but he wasn't sure of the extent quite yet. Fernando Marcal (illness) might be able to fill in for him on the left wing Saturday if necessary, but he tested positive for COVID-19 last week and might not be fit in time.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Coady - Playing through ankle pain Coady is dealing with an ankle issue, but he's yet to miss a match this season in league play, reports Express & Star.

Impact Coady is battling an ongoing ankle issue, but he's playing through it and isn't expected to miss time unless it gets to be too much over the holiday schedule. He's compiled five clean sheets this season in what has been a stable Wolves back line which hasn't lost any starting center-backs to injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Silva: The £35 million striker who's played 34 minutes in the league Wolves' teenage striker appears to be at a crossroads - Bruno Lage wants to see more from him yet is reluctant to give him game time

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Origi's late goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win over Wolves in EPL

Divock Origi’s last-gasp goal has given Liverpool a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton that provisionally lifted it to the top of the English Premier League

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man City goes top of EPL after Chelsea loses at West Ham

Defending champion Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Podence - On bench Saturday Podence (COVID-19) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Podence is back in the team Saturday after missing the last two matches with COVID-19. He could get some minutes off the bench and with a full week of training, he should contend for starts next weekend.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL's top 3 playing; Dortmund-Bayern in Bundesliga

The English Premier League's top three are in action, with only two points separating them

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Podence - Late test for Liverpool match Podence is returning from COVID-19 and is a late test for Saturday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Podence probably won't start Saturday given his absence due to COVID-19. He started prior to contracting the virus and once fully fit, it's expected he'll again fight for starts with Adama Traore and Francisco Trincao in the attack.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Coady - Makes five clearances in draw Coady made five clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Burnley.

Impact Coady was wherever his side needed him to be defensively, being one of the biggest reasons why opposing forwards were kept at bay during the entire match. With three consecutive clean sheets and 10 clearances over this stretch, the centre back will try to keep it up during Saturday's home match against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Sends in 10 crosses in draw Ait-Nouri had two off-target shots, sent in 10 crosses (two accurate) and made three tackles during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Burnley.

Impact Ait-Nouri had another impressive performance on the offensive end, providing width from the left flank and reaching double digits in crosses for the second time over the last three starts. The full-back will try to remain productive during Saturday's home match against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leander Dendoncker - Creates three chances in draw Dendoncker had one shot on goal, created three chances and made two tackles during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Burnley.

Impact Dendoncker made just his fourth start of the season and created some nice plays for his teammates. He also had a nice header saved by the goalkeeper during the first half. The versatile midfielder will hope his performance helps him to remain in the lineup for Saturday's home match against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Jimenez - Takes three shots in draw Jimenez had three off-target shots and created one chance during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Burnley.

Impact Jimenez racked up some shots here but was never close to find the back of the net. With three goals and two assists over 14 appearances this season, the striker is still trying to regain his old form from prior the serious head injury suffered last season. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adama Traore - Takes four shots in draw Traore had four off-target shots, created two chances, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Burnley.

Impact Traore was one of the best performers here, being involved in most dangerous plays and almost scoring what would've been the opening goal of the match during the first half, making an amazing run on a fastbreak before hitting the post with a powerful right-footed shot. Despite his strong play, the winger is yet to score or assist this season. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Keeps clean sheet in draw Sa made one save and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Burnley.

Impact Sa didn't have much work coming his way as Wolves had the better scoring chances during the entire match, but showed the usual safety whenever he was called into action. This was the third consecutive clean sheet for the goalkeeper, but a fourth in-a-row looks very difficult since his side will now host Liverpool on Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Neves - Back in contention Neves has served his one-match ban and will be available against Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Neves recorded six shots (two on target), 10 tackles (seven won) and eight interceptions in his last four contests and figures to be a near-lock for the starting XI now that he is eligible to return to the pitch.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Marcal - Tests positive for COVID-19 Marcal has tested positive for COVID-19, Wolves manager confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Marcal missed Wednesday's draw against Burnley, and he will be out for at least a week as he isolates. He hasn't featured for Wolves since mid-October after suffering a calf injury.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley keeps up good record vs. Wolves with 0-0 draw in EPL

Burnley maintained its impressive record against Wolverhampton by securing a 0-0 draw in the Premier League to make it six matches unbeaten against its opponent

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS