Wolves will be targeting all three points when they travel to Southampton this weekend, with Vitor Pereira now sharing a boost ahead of the clash.
Ten games remain in the Premier League campaign, and Wolves are six points above the relegation zone after securing a vital point against Everton.
Joe Cole thinks Wolves will avoid relegation, noting their quality across the pitch as a decisive factor, and the fact Leicester City and Ipswich Town can’t buy a win.
For Vitor Pereira, keeping his players fit for the remainder of the season will be crucial to securing their Premier League safety.
Ahead of Wolves’ visit to Southampton on Saturday, the Portuguese boss has now delivered some positive news on Marshall Munetsi.
Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images
Photo by Jack Thomas – WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images
Vitor Pereira shares positive Marshall Munetsi update
In the draw against Everton on Saturday, Munetsi scored his first goal, becoming only the third Zimbabwean to score in the competitions history.
The 28-year-old has been a revelation since joining from Stade Reims and flourished in an attacking midfield role.
However, in the clash last weekend, Munetsi was taken off with an injury at half-time, seeing his night cut short.
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Wolves fans would have been worried about his fitness ahead of their six-pointer against the Saints, but luckily, Pereira has confirmed that his midfielder is available after training this week.
On Munetsi fitness: "He's ok for the game, he's training with the team and ready to help." #wwfc
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This is massive news for the Wanderers, who could give their survival hopes a huge boost by piling further misery onto Southampton.
Pereira on Munetsi being a ‘big problem’ for the opposition
In January, Munetsi was joined through the door by Emmanuel Agbadou and Nasser Djiga. It saw Wolves spend the second most of any Premier League side but most importantly, the additions have made a difference to their starting lineup.
Agbadou and Munetsi, in particular, have provided Wolves with a greater threat from set-pieces, as explained by the manager after Everton.
“They came to help. They are players that have added quality because they are physically strong and to compete in this league, we need to compete against this kind of team,” Pereira said of Munetsi’s qualities.
“When we look for the set pieces, when we look for a corner, every time it is a big problem to stop them, and we need this physicality.
“I also like the speed of the players on the bench. They went onto the pitch to help the team, and thanks to our supporters because they tried to help us a lot.”
A set-piece could decide this game on Saturday, especially without Matheus Cunha, and Munetsi will hope to get on the scoresheet.