Gary O’Neil has several key lineup decisions as Wolves take on Brighton in the Premier League. Wolverhampton Wanderers are eager to end their winless run in the league with an away victory against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
O’Neil’s side has shown promise in parts of recent games but has struggled with fatigue, lapses in concentration, and ineffective late substitutions. This weekend, Wolves aim to address these issues fully, though it’ll be a tough challenge against an in-form Brighton side.
Under head coach Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton has been impressive, losing only once—to Chelsea—since his arrival. Currently fifth in the league, Brighton is targeting European qualification and will see this as a vital game to win.
Wolves put in a strong performance with a back five in their recent 2-1 loss to Manchester City. O’Neil is expected to use a similar setup to counter Brighton’s potent offense and to create opportunities on the counter-attack.
### Wolves Predicted Starting XI vs Brighton:
– **GK – Jose Sa:** A solid showing against City likely secures him the start, even with Sam Johnstone available.
– **RWB – Nelson Semedo:** Arguably the standout player against Man City, assisting Strand Larsen’s goal and defending strongly.
– **CB – Santiago Bueno:** Returned to full fitness and played 90 minutes last weekend, making him a likely choice in the back five.
– **CB – Craig Dawson:** Although not at his best this season, his strong marking against Erling Haaland last week shows his capability.
– **CB – Toti Gomes:** A reliable choice on the left side of defense, though consistency has been an issue.
– **LWB – Rayan Ait-Nouri:** Effective on the counter-attack, Ait-Nouri’s direct play offsets occasional defensive gaps.
– **CM – Andre:** The summer signing has impressed as the team’s anchor in midfield, adapting quickly to the Premier League.
– **CM – Mario Lemina:** Despite not reaching peak form this season, Lemina’s leadership as captain remains critical.
– **CM – Joao Gomes:** Expected to complete the midfield trio, helping drive the team forward.
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