Wolverhampton Wanderers host Aston Villa in a crucial derby match on Friday night. With only one win this season and struggling to stay afloat, Rob Edwards’ team needs a solid effort in this West Midlands encounter. Here’s the latest on Wolves, including team news and our predicted lineup.
Wolves Predicted Lineup For West Midlands Derby
Recent Lineup Insights
Wolves faced Crystal Palace last and lost 1-0 in a close match. Despite a red card and conceding a late goal, their defence held firm. Points have been hard to secure, leaving them at the bottom of the Premier League table. In that game, José Sá was in goal, supported by a back three made up of Ladislav Krejčí, Santiago Bueno, and Yerson Mosquera.
The midfield featured Hugo Bueno, André, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Mateus Mané, and Jackson Tchatchoua, while Tolu Arokodare and Adam Armstrong led the attack.
Wolves’ Recent Performance
This season has posed challenges for Wolves, as scoring goals and earning points has been tough. The recent performances suggest a team eager to improve but struggling with confidence. They have managed draws against stronger opponents, often losing by narrow margins.
Under Edwards, the team has switched between a 3-5-2 and a 3-4-2-1 formation, aiming to strike a balance between defence and attack. This versatility allows players like João Gomes and André to adapt between offensive and defensive roles.
Team News Update
Edwards shared news about Hwang Hee-chan in the pre-match press conference:
“Hwang is training really well, but tomorrow might be too soon. We hope to have him back next week.”
Krejčí will miss the match due to a suspension from the previous game, but there are no other injury issues reported.
Wolves Predicted Lineup
José Sá
Yerson Mosquera
Toti Gomes
Santiago Bueno
Jackson Tchatchoua
Angel Gomes
Mateus Mané
André
Hugo Bueno
Adam Armstrong
Tolu Arokodare