Wolves have been preparing for their FA Cup clash against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday with two new faces added to their squad.
Wolves completed the deadline day swoop of centre-back Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi, who both arrived from Red Star Belgrade and Reims respectively.
The two new signings have been getting used to their new surroundings since Monday, becoming the second and third new additions to Vitor Pereira’s side after Emmanuel Agbadou.
Supporters will be hoping Djiga and Munetsi can hit the ground running like Agbadou, who was crowned Wolves Player of the Month for January.
The 27-year-old has been a revelation in defence since making his debut in the FA Cup victory over Bristol City. Now, ahead of Wolves clash against Blackburn, the fans will be wondering whether their newest recruits will earn some minutes.
Will Marshall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga make Wolves debuts vs Blackburn?
Speaking in Friday’s press conference, Pereira was asked whether the Wolves duo would play their part at Ewood Park this weekend.
However, the Portuguese boss said the situation is ‘difficult’ as Munetsi has only trained once while Djiga will have his first session on Saturday.
Although the fans will be excited to see the centre-back and midfielder in action, they may have to be patient till they get up to speed.
It shouldn’t take long as the pair have both played regular football this season, Djiga impressing in Red Star’s Champions League campaign while Munetsi made 21 appearances in all competitions for Reims.
Pereira praises Munetsi and Djiga
A largely underwhelming transfer window has seen Wolves come out of the other end looking stronger. Matheus Cunha signed a new long-term contract, which was a huge boost, while Mario Lemina transferred to Galatasaray.
Munetsi is inarguably an upgrade on Lemina in the engine room, supporting the likes of Joao Gomes and Andre, whereas Djiga bolsters one of the league’s worst defences statistically.
“The squad now has more balance and more solutions. We are physically stronger and the club did good work. I am happy,” Pereira said about his new signings.
However, he did concede that both players will need time to adapt tactically and technically to his demands but feels they will add something extra to his side.
“They will need some time to adapt, but physically they are strong,” he added. “You need the tactical and technical level but these two players can add something to the squad.”