Wolverhampton Wanderers host West Ham United at Molineux in the second round of the Carabao Cup. After a stuttering start to their Premier League campaign, this fixture offers a chance to inject some momentum into their season. With West Ham under pressure themselves, this game is primed for Wolves to assert some control and get their first goal of the season. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup.
Wolves Predicted Lineup Vs West Ham As Two Struggling Teams Go Head To Head
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
Since the start of the season, Vítor Pereira has largely stuck with a back-three system, which morphs into a back five when out of possession. José Sa has been ever-present in goal, while David Møller Wolfe and Ki-Jana Hoever have been used as wing-backs. At the back, Toti Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Matt Doherty have been regulars.
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In midfield, João Gomes has started both games, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde started against Bournemouth over André. Marshall Munetsi and Jhon Arias have been given license to support the attack, and Jørgen Strand Larsen has operated as the lone striker.
Wolves Recent Form And Tactics
Wolves’ struggles have been clear to see in the opening two weeks of the Premier League. The 1-0 loss to Bournemouth has left them without a point or a goal, and Toti’s red card only added to their frustrations.
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Despite the poor results, Pereira has stressed the importance of work ethic and organisation. His side has looked compact defensively in spells but lacked creativity in the final third. The expectation against West Ham is that he will use his usual 3-4-2-1 system, looking to stay solid at the back but then break forward through the wing-backs and midfield transition. This tie may also allow the attacking players to play with more freedom as they search for the elusive first goal of the season.
Injuries And Suspensions To Consider
Toti Gomes will be suspended due to his red card against Bournemouth. Ki-Jana Hoever was also substituted due to injury in the first half of the game and is unlikely to feature.
Wolves Predicted Lineup Vs West Ham
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, & Santiago Bueno
Midfield: Hugo Bueno, Marshall Munetsi, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, & Rodrigo Gomes
Forwards: Fer López, Jhon Arias, & Jørgen Strand Larsen