Wolves predicted XI against West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League motion this weekend following the worldwide break as they journey to London to face West Ham United.

Bruno Lage’s staff have struggled to this point this season, scoring simply three objectives in seven league matches, and successful just one recreation within the course of. West Ham haven’t been significantly better, successful simply as soon as whereas additionally scoring three objectives of their league fixtures.

It marks a possibility for Lage to return to successful methods following the defeat to Manchester Metropolis two weeks in the past, though he faces a defensive dilemma as a consequence of Nathan Collins being suspended, and will he flip to Diego Costa to steer the road?

Here’s what we’re predicting the Wolves beginning XI will appear to be this night…

In aim, Jose Sa will preserve his place, having featured in all seven Premier League matches this season.

The defence will give Lage the largest dilemma. Rayan Ait-Nouri will begin on the left adopted by Max Kilman, however it’s the different centre-back who will give the supervisor a headache.

Toti Gomes must be given the nod as a consequence of his performances final season, with Conor Coady dubbing him as “fantastic”. Nelson Semedo will are available in to interchange Jonny Otto, who was poor in opposition to Metropolis final day trip.

Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes will preserve their locations within the midfield three, however Joao Moutinho will make method for summer season arrival Boubacar Traore, who impressed throughout a 20-minute cameo in opposition to Man Metropolis – incomes a SofaScore ranking of 7.00, simply behind Neves (7.2).

Pedro Neto will begin on the precise wing, with Daniel Podence – scorer of two league objectives this season – taking over his position on the left-hand facet of a three-pronged assault.

Will Wolves defeat West Ham this night?

Lage will begin £50k-per-week striker Costa following his arrival at Molineux final month and, with the 33-year-old being described as an “animal” by Jose Mourinho, Wolves definitely want these predatory instincts to kick on this night.

This predicted beginning XI sees Lage make four modifications from the facet that took on Man Metropolis earlier than the worldwide break and the onus can be on the Previous Gold to emerge from London with all three factors.