Wolves are preparing to face the in-form Nottingham Forest at their home ground, Molineux Stadium. Vitor Pereira’s side sits in 17th place with 16 points from 19 games, battling to avoid relegation. However, with their current unbeaten momentum in the last three games, they will feel confident playing in front of their home crowd. In their last home match, they secured an impressive 2-0 win over Manchester United.
On the other hand, the Reds are enjoying a strong season, currently sitting third in the table with 37 points from 19 games as they fight for a Champions League spot. They have won their last five matches, beating teams like Manchester United, Brentford, and Everton away, and Aston Villa and Tottenham at home. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side has picked up 20 points from 10 away games this season, and they’ll aim to maintain their excellent form.
Interestingly, this is a return to a family territory for Nuno, because Wolves is one of the clubs that he achieved in the past. In particular, he has never lost an adjustment of the Premier League opposite to them. In 4 games, he won two (both with Tottenham) and shot two (the two last season with Forest). Forest fans expect their manager to continue their undefeated series opposite to their old club.
Ahead of the clash, in the pre-match press conference, Pereira said:
“The effects tell us that they (the forests) are a strong and very coherent team. Very fast opposed to the attack, very damaging when other groups lose balls and they are in a position to pass quickly with quality. [[Han] very] Smart quality in the transition.
“I have known him (Nuno) for a long time since he worked in Portugal. He and his staff do a task: a coherent quality. This means that he is one of the most productive coaches here in England, but I am what I am.
Meanwhile, Nuno said:
“It’s too soon to see the change. You can see the players; the look and the results help; the performances help. I have known Vitor from a long time ago, the beginning of our careers. He has had a very good career as a manager. We expect a tough match against good teams. Wolves have a very good squad.”
Wolves
Before this clash, Vitor Pereira could obtain a slight spice, since Mario Lemina and Boubacar Traore can be taken for the selection. Lemina has been marginalized with an un specified foot problem, while Traore has been out since September due to a knee injury. However, the wolves will be without their most sensible scorer, Matheus Cunha, who is fulfilling a prohibition of two games for their movements at the end of their opposite adjustment to Ipswich.
Addressing the absence of Cunha, Pereira said:
“We have to be in a position to play with or without Cunha. We play as a team. I think we have players with other skills and qualities, but we will be in a position. He knows that it is not an intelligent reaction, however, I am for a player not only As a player, as a human being. “
Nottingham forest
In their 2-0 win over Everton, Forest faced a setback when Brazilian defender Murillo and winger Hudson-Odoi missed the game due to thigh and dead leg injuries, respectively. However, Nuno provided an update in the pre-match press conference, saying:
“Much better. Yes. Tomorrow, we will decide, but I are fine. “
Lobos
HIS; Doherty, well, Dawson; Semedo, Doyle, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Hwang, Guedes; Larsen.
Nottingham forest
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Key Players
Wolves – Hwang Hee-chan
With Cunha missing the clash, Hwang will shoulder added responsibility. He has found the net in the last two games, and fans will be counting on him to step up once again against the Reds.
Nottingham Forest – Chris Wood
What season has been for striker Kiwi Wood. In the last game, he obtained a purpose and the enthusiasts hope to continue their impulse. His purposes are important for the good fortune of the team and his efforts to remain in the most sensible four.
Where’s the game?
The wolves will welcome this, the adjustment taking position at home, Molinine Stadium.
What time is kick-off?
This game is scheduled to get underway at 20.00 GMT Monday.
How can I see it?
For the audience in the United Kingdom, you can see the main event of Sky in Sky Sports