Wolves are set to clash with Brighton and Hove Albion in a Premier League match on Saturday afternoon.
Wolves have had a challenging start to the 2024/25 season, currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table in 20th place.
Gary O’Neil’s team is one of only four clubs yet to earn three points in their opening eight matches, alongside recently promoted sides Ipswich Town and Southampton.
In their most recent game, Wolves fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing 2-1 to Manchester City at Molineux Stadium.
With their form, every fixture is proving tough this season. Brighton, currently fifth in the league and with only one loss all season, is expected to pose a significant challenge.
Paul Merson predicts a 3-1 loss for Wolves against Brighton, describing the situation as a ‘nightmare.’
**Wolves Team News for Brighton Match**
Wolves are facing several injury concerns ahead of their weekend fixture against Brighton.
Hwang Hee-chan, who sustained an injury while on international duty with South Korea, is confirmed to be out for three to four weeks, according to O’Neil.
Long-term injuries include Yerson Mosquera, out for the season with ACL and MCL injuries, and Enso Gonzalez Medina. Striker Sasa Kalajdzic is sidelined until early 2025, while Boubacar Traore isn’t expected to return until late December.
On a brighter note, goalkeeper Sam Johnstone trained with the squad this week and may be ready to return for the Brighton game.
**Wolves Predicted Line-up vs Brighton**
One key decision for O’Neil is who will start in goal. Jose Sa regained his spot in the last game due to Johnstone’s injury, but with Johnstone seemingly fit again, he may reclaim the position as O’Neil’s preferred choice.
The rest of the lineup is likely to remain similar to the team that faced Manchester City, though Tommy Doyle could earn a start after an impressive performance off the bench in that match.
**Predicted Wolves XI (3-4-3):** Sa; Dawson, Bueno, Toti; Semedo, Andre, Doyle, Ait-Nouri; Forbs, Cunha, Strand Larsen.
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