Predicted Wolves Lineup To Face Norwich City In EFL Championship
As Wolverhampton Wanderers continue their march towards the title, they face off against an inconsistent Norwich at Molineux. Wolves struggled in their last game against a tough Preston side and only managed a draw at Deepdale, so they will want to bounce back against Daniel Farke’s side.
Nuno Espirito Santo may want to tinker with the balance of the Wolves team, although they will not want to make major changes in case it unsettles a Wolves team who have swept it all this season. For Norwich, the late drama in the Old Farm Derby may have taken it out of them, and there could be a sense of ‘After The Lord Mayor’s Show’. However, great players want to test themselves against the best, and this Wolves team are the best in the Championship.
Team News
Wolves only have long-term absentees Carl Ikeme and Phil Ofosu-Ayeh on the sidelines so they will be at full strength for the visit of the Canaries. Benik Afobe and Romain Saiss are pushing for starts.
Probable Wolves XI
Formation: 3-4-3
GK – John Ruddy
Ruddy comes up against his old club in good form. However, he hasn’t managed a clean sheet in the last two games, which will no doubt annoy him.
CB – Willy Boly
Vital to the way that Wolves play, Willy Boly still managed to have a good game against Preston. He is one of the best defenders the league has ever seen.
CB – Conor Coady
The captain will want a reaction from his side and from himself after a far from perfect performance against Preston. His job will be to keep the mercurial Norwich forwards quiet.
CB – Ryan Bennett
The unsung hero of this team, Ryan Bennett has made himself irreplaceable in the back three. He does the dirty work for his colleagues alongside him.
LWB – Barry Douglas
The left-winger has to get forward more and pin back his opposite number to make sure that Wolves get the opportunities they deserve in this game.
CM – Romain Saiss
After coming off the bench against Preston, Saiss would provide fresher legs in the middle of the park than Alfred N’Diaye. He will have a point to prove to Nuno, so expect big things from him.
CM – Ruben Neves
Such a talented player and a brilliant playmaker, Ruben Neves always sets the tempo for how Wolves play. His range of passing is truly spectacular.
RWB – Matt Doherty
Matt Doherty has been playing for Wolves for a long time, so he must love being a part of this side. He gets up and down the wing and will have to be on his toes against the nippy Norwich wingers.
RW – Ivan Cavaleiro
Cavaleiro has 10 assists this season and will be looking to provide more for his attacking partners this weekend.
ST – Diogo Jota
The Portuguese attacker plays almost as a false nine in Nuno Espirito Santo’s system but he is keeping Benik Afobe out of the side who is very much a classic No.9.
LW – Helder Costa
The pace and trickery of Helder Costa mean that he is a constant threat even if he isn’t on the ball all the time. The Norwich defence will have to watch him like a hawk.