Wolves are preparing to take on Bristol City in the Third Round of the FA Cup.
Due to travel south to take on Liam Manning’s Robins, Wolves’ first-team will be hopeful they can secure a spot in the competition’s Fourth Round.
Of course, though, as such with the prestigious FA Cup, upsets often happen, and Vitor Pereira knows his side will need to guard against complacency.
For this reason, there could be a debut for new Wolves signing Emmanuel Agbadou.
Vitor Pereira confirms what Wolves want to see from Emmanuel Agbadou
After recently arriving from Stade Reims, Agbadou is likely to make his first competitive appearance against The Robins on Saturday.
And Pereira believes he has the qualities required to make an instant impact.
Discussing the 27-year-old during his pre-FA Cup press conference, the Wolves manager said: “He [Agbadou] can help the team, he is strong, he is fast and has technical quality.”
Going on to confirm he expects Agbadou to play out from the back and be the one responsible for initiating attacking plays, Pereira added: “He has the qualities I like in a centre-back. He can play in all three positions in the back three. He is a defender that has skills to build play.”
Pereira’s tactical ambitions will please Wolves fans, who, until the Portuguese tactician’s arrival last month, had witnessed their side concede 12 goals in just four games.
Agbadou straight in as Wolves trio ruled out through injury
Although Pereira’s FA Cup lineup has yet to be officially confirmed, Agbadou is likely to start against Bristol City.
Not only will the former Stade Reims star be eager to impress his new club, but injuries to a trio of Wolves defenders could force a cup debut for the Ivory Coast international.
Confirming Nelson Semedo, Craig Dawson and Toti Gomes are all unavailable, Pereira said: “They are working to recover as soon as possible. I don’t think they (Toti, Semedo, Dawson) will be available. Andre is back in training with the group.”
Saturday’s cup game at Bristol is scheduled to kick off at 12 p.m. (UK time) but has not been selected to be shown live on TV, highlights will, however, be available on the BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer and YouTube.