Wolves return to Premier League action on Wednesday, with Nottingham Forest the opponents at Molineux.
Wolves lost 1-0 to Aston Villa on Sunday, but gave a decent account of themselves against a very in-form side.
Boubacar Kamara’s goal was the difference between the two teams. And it was a real moment of quality. Although, there was frustration for Rob Edwards who felt Wolves should have had a free-kick in the build-up.
Edwards found several positives for Wolves, and will hope to take those into the game with Forest.
It will be another very tough game for Wolves, with Forest having improved lately under new manager Sean Dyche, who replaced Nuno Espirito Santo.
Ahead of a quick turnaround, here is a starting XI we could see tomorrow night.
Predicted Wolves XI to face Nottingham Forest
Sam Johnstone is likely to keep his place against Forest, which would mean a ninth consecutive start for the Englishman.
Jackson Tchatchoua, fresh from finding out he’s not going to AFCON, may keep his place, but Hugo Bueno may replace David Moller Wolfe in the interest of keeping things fresh.
In the back three, Yerson Mosquera, Emmanuel Agbadou and Toti Gomes were all relatively solid in the defeat to Villa and we could well see all three start again against Forest.
However, with Matt Doherty back fit, the Irishman may well return to play on the right of the three.
In midfield, Joao Gomes and Andre are highly likely to start once again. Ladislav Krejci might have been an option, but Edwards says he’s unlikely to be fit.
Our predicted Wolves XI to face Nottingham Forest! 🐺
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Edwards is hopeful Krejci will be fit to face Forest, and if he is then a midfield role may beckon, due to the defence playing well last time out.
In attack, perhaps Jean-Ricner Bellegarde will keep his place – he ought to, as Wolves’ most positive and direct player.
He could well play off the shoulder of Jorgen Strand Larsen.
And there could well be a return to the side for Hwang Hee-chan in the interest of freshening things up.
Should this be the exact team Edwards picks, then it would mean three changes from Villa, with Moller Wolfe, Mosquera and Jhon Arias dropping out for Doherty, Bueno and Hwang.
A must-win game for Wolves
There were positive signs for Wolves against Villa and the players have to build on that against Forest.
While this will be a tough match, Forest are battling against relegation and this is undoubtedly a good opportunity, at home, to get three points.
Four of the last six Premier League meetings between Wolves and Nottingham Forest have been drawn, with each side winning once each.
Dyche has had a good start. But Wolves have the potential to finally get that elusive first win.
There are threats that need nullifying, such as Callum Hudson-Odoi and Wolves old boy Morgan Gibbs-White, who is set to be passed fit after he went off injured at the weekend against Brighton.
If they can do that, and be a bit more clinical in the decisive moments, then Wolves can win this game.
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