WOLVES NEWS

Toti Gomes - Leads defensive effort in loss Toti Gomes had four tackles (three won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Brighton.

Impact Toti Gomes featured at the heart of the Wolverhampton defense Saturday, leading the team with eight clearances as they were undone by the Brighton attack in a 2-0 loss. The central defender has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Wolverhampton's most recent 13 Premier League fixtures. Over that span, he has averaged 5.54 clearances per appearance and contributed to five clean sheets.

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Matheus Cunha - Concedes penalty in loss Matheus Cunha registered two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Matheus Cunha's attempted tackle in the first half brought down a Brighton forward in the box and led to the penalty that resulted in the first goal of the match. Penalty concession withstanding, the attacker led Wolverhampton with nine attempted crosses (one accurate) and took a team-high seven corners over his 59 minutes of play. Cunha has scored twice and assisted twice over his last five appearances (four starts).

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marshall Munetsi - Four shots in loss Munetsi recorded four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Munetsi led the Wolverhampton attack Saturday with four attempted shots (one on goal) as they were outplayed in a 2-0 loss versus Brighton. The four shots over his 90 minutes of play follow three successive 90 minute appearances in which the attacker did not attempt a single shot. Munetsi has started and played the full 90 minutes in seven consecutive Premier League matches for Wolves, attempting 10 shots (three on goal) and creating five chances over that span. Overall, Munetsi has scored once and assisted once over 12 appearances (11 starts) since joining Wolves from Stade de Reims during the winter transfer window.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Zero saves in defeat a had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Brighton.

Impact Sa put forth a zero-save performance Saturday for the second time this season as Wolverhampton were handedly defeated 2-0 by Brighton. Over his last five starting appearances, the Wolves' first-choice keeper has made six saves (one penalty save) and one clearance while conceding six goals and recording one clean sheet. Sa will hope to bounce back Tuesday as he is the likely candidate to man the net for Wolves when they travel to Selhurst Park to take-on Crystal Palace.

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Hwang Hee-chan - Dealt "small problem" Hwang was absent for Saturday's match against Brighton due to a "small problem," according to manager Vitor Pereira.

Impact Hwang was absent from the team sheet Saturday after some reports of an injury, with the attacker dealing with what has been claimed as a "small problem." The good news is he was training, appearing to be nearing a return. That said, a return in the May 20 match against Crystal Palace is not off the table.

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Jorgen Strand Larsen - Fit for bench Strand Larsen (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Strand Larsen was a late call Saturday but has made the team sheet, with the forward earning a spot on the bench. He will look to see the start next game after testing his legs, as he had started in eight straight games before his one-game absence.

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Sasa Kalajdzic - Training individually Kalajdzic (knee) is training on grass but is done for the season, Wolves announced.

Impact Kalajdzic won't return before the end of the season but is back on grass. It's a good sign as he continues to work back from a bad ACL injury. The forward hasn't played in over 14 months so building match fitness during the off-season will be a major priority.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Could return Saturday Strand Larsen (groin) could return for Saturday's clash with Brighton, Wolves announced.

Impact Strand Larsen could make his return for Saturday's match after training throughout the week. The forward has been a solid option in the attack with 13 goals and two assists during his first season in the Premier League. If fit he would likely come back into the starting XI straight away.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Dealing with minor groin injury Strand Larsen (groin) was out of Friday's 1-0 defeat against Manchester City due to a minor injury, coach Vitor Pereira said in a press conference. "It was a small injury, not seri...

Impact Strand Larsen missed the last contest due to a minor groin injury and was a late call for the game. That said, this suggests he is in a good position to return in Saturday's clash against Brighton after fully recovering from the issue. If deemed fit enough for the game he will likely return directly to the starting XI since he has been an undisputed starter at striker for Wolves this season with 13 goals in 32 Premier League appearances.

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Nelson Semedo - Registers three tackles won Semedo generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Semedo wasn't terrible defensively Friday, notching one clearance, an interception and three tackles won in the defense. However, he once again struggled to produce anything moving forward, only seeing one cross and a shot. This was his seventh time in the last eight matches not seeing a chance created, having done this on 16 occasions this season. That said, he has also gone nine matches since his last assist, remaining at four this campaign.

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Matheus Cunha - Records two shots Cunha had two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Cunha saw 85 minutes of play Friday but struggled to get anything going, only seeing two shots with neither finding the target. This is his first appearance since Dec. 29, being held without a shot on target. During that stretch, the attacker has bagged eight goal contributions.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Ait-Nouri - Decent two-way showing Ait-Nouri recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Ait-Nouri wasn't his best Friday against City, but still managed a decent statline on the left flank. He would see a decent match on both ends, notching two shots and three crosses in the attack to go along with a tackle won, one clearance and two interceptions in the defense. He should remain a starter for the final few games of the season, last missing a start Feb. 9 and bagging three goal contributions since then.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Concedes one against City Sa registered one save and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Sa didn't have much to do Friday but still allowed one past him, conceding a goal on two shots faced on net. This comes after he saw a clean sheet in their last outing, remaining at seven this season. He will look to double up his total from last season, needing one more clean sheet in their last three games to achieve that goal.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Out with groin injury Larsen is out for Friday's game against Manchester City due to a groin injury, Oli Thomas of Sports Mole reports.

Impact Larsen will be unavailable for this clash due to a groin problem, and he'll miss out on the contest altogether. This means Jean-Ricner Bellegarde will take his place in the lineup, allowing Matheus Cunha to operate as the lone striker.

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Pedro Lima - Available off bench Lima (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Manchester City.

Impact Lima returns to the squad and will add depth defensively. However, he's not likely to see a big role in the squad any time soon.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Bags another goal Strand Larsen scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Leicester City.

Impact Strand Larsen has been one of the Premier League's best young players this season and demonstrated his quality against Leicester. In the 3-0 victory over the visitors, the 25 year old scored one goal from four shots (one on target, three off), won three of his five aerial duels, and made three passes into the final third. Strand Larsen now has 13 goals in 29 Premier League starts this season, and will look to add to his total against Manchester City this Friday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Continues excellent season Matheus Cunha scored one goal and assisted twice from six shots and five chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Leicester City.

Impact Cunha has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League this season, and Saturday was no exception. In a 3-0 win over Leicester, the striker scored one goal from six shots (three on target, three off), tallied two assists, created the most chances in the match with five, and completed two of his three dribbles. Cunha now has fifteen goals and six assists in 26 Premier League starts this season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Great showing in net Sa made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win against Leicester City.

Impact Sa put in an excellent showing against Leicester on Saturday. In the victory, the 32 year old keeper kept a clean sheet, made two saves, and saved a penalty. The clean sheet was Sa's seventh of the Premier League season, and the stopped penalty his second. He will look to get his eighth shutout on Friday against Manchester City.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Johnstone - Still out Saturday Johnstone (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Leicester.

Impact Johnstone will remain sidelined for Saturday's match after missing time with a small issue. The absence is a minor one for the club since he is not their starting goalkeeper. Even so, he will aim to make his return soon and be ready when called upon.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Makes starting XI Sa (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Leicester.

Impact Sa is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leicester after missing the clash with Manchester United. The Portuguese keeper had been replaced by Daniel Bentley last time out but reclaims his spot in goal. Sa appears fully recovered and ready to resume his usual role for the contest.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Returns to bench Hwang (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Leicester.

Impact Hwang has been dealing with a muscular injury but was able to make the bench for Saturday's clash. The forward trained ahead of the match though he has struggled for minutes even when fit. He remains a depth option after being frequently unused in recent weeks.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - On Bench Saturday Bellegarde (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Leicester.

Impact Bellegarde was named to the bench for Saturday's clash after getting back to training during the week. It is not clear how serious his issue is, and Wolves appear to be easing him back with safety already guaranteed. The forward may still see some minutes as the team looks toward next season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hwang Hee-chan - Could return Saturday Hwang (strain) could return for Saturday's clash with Leicester, per manager Vitor Pereira.

Impact Hwang has been struggling with a muscular issue and was left out against Manchester United. The forward trained ahead of Saturday's clash, but might not be risked, as even when fit recently he's been a frequently unused option on the bench.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Trains ahead of Saturday Bellegarde (calf) took part in training ahead of Saturday's clash with Leicester, according to manager Vitor Pereira.

Impact Bellegarde got back in training ahead of Saturday's clash and has a chance to be included. It's not clear what type of role the midfielder would be in for, and it's not clear how serious the issue is. Still with safety in the Premier League guaranteed Wolves' focus will be on getting fit for next season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Sa - Expected to return Sa (undisclosed) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Leicester City, Wolves announced.

Impact Sa is set to return for Saturday's clash with Leicester after being scratched against Manchester United. Daniel Bentley came in to replace Sa for that clash, but realistically the third string option. Sa should be in line for the starting XI on Saturday barring any late setbacks.

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