Wolves drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday – and there was a concerning sight when Mario Lemina left the field with an apparent injury.
Wanderers could only take a point against the Reds, putting in a poor performance at Molineux.
Wolves fell behind in the game after some poor defending allowed Harry Toffolo to score with a back post header.
But Matheus Cunha scored a great equaliser for the hosts, which saw him become only the fourth Brazilian ever score or assist in five consecutive Premier League games.
That was Wolves’ best attack of the match, and one of only very few in truth.
Forest were stubborn, like Burnley in midweek, but Wolves didn’t really have any answers to break them down.
Overall, it is a disappointing result and the sight of Mario Lemina going off was a bit worrying – but O’Neil moved to allay fears after the game…
Gary O’Neil provides Mario Lemina injury update after he went off against Forest
Lemina was easily Wolves’ best player for the time he was on the field against Forest.
The midfield lieutenant was everywhere as he usually is, and played a big part in the opening goal, playing in Pablo Sarabia who cut the ball back for Cunha.
He had to be replaced just after the hour mark, with Boubacar Traore coming on for Wolves.
Lemina was clearly in some discomfort as he went off, leading to some concerns for supporters. But O’Neil has suggested the injury isn’t serious.
He said (BBC Radio WM Sport): “He was feeling a bit crampy in his hamstring, it was a bit tight, I’m sure he’s going to be fine for next weekend but he didn’t feel comfortable enough to continue at full tilt.”
Wolves take on West Ham United at the London Stadium in their next game.
Lemina update a relief
So it sounds like Lemina’s issue isn’t serious and that he is going to be fine to play against West Ham which is a major relief.
Wolves are simply a far better outfit when he is playing. We saw on Saturday how he was at the races when most of his teammates were not.
The Gabon international has become one of the most important players in the team and so, whenever he is missing it is always a real concern for Wolves.
Hopefully, he is able to get as much training under his belt as possible this week, ahead of the game with West Ham.