Wolves got their first win of the season against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup, and are now looking to follow that up with victory against Everton.
Wanderers are back at Molineux on Saturday, and will look to get their first points on the board in the Premier League.
Vitor Pereira has opened with two defeats against Manchester City and Bournemouth.
So to edge David Moyes’ side would be most ideal.
The Wolves players will have an extra day’s rest, with Everton having been in Carabao Cup action last night.
It will be intriguing to see Pereira’s team selection for the game after a number of players impressed against West Ham.
But it seems one player will more than likely be unavailable.
Wolves defender Ki-Jana Hoever has picked up a knee injury
Ki-Jana Hoever warming up for Wolves.
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Against Bournemouth, Ki-Jana Hoever was replaced in the first-half due to injury. New signing Jackson Tchatchoua came on in his place.
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Hoever wasn’t in the squad on Tuesday for the West Ham game and afterwards, Pereira provided an update on the Dutchman’s condition, specifying that it’s a knee issue.
Liam Keen reported on X yesterday: “Vitor Pereira said last night that Ki-Jana Hoever suffered a knee injury against Bournemouth at the weekend, but he insisted it was “not serious”.
Vitor Pereira said last night that Ki-Jana Hoever suffered a knee injury against Bournemouth at the weekend, but he insisted it was "not serious".
No word yet on the timeframe for his absence, but Pereira adamant it's not a big problem. #wwfc
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“No word yet on the timeframe for his absence, but Pereira adamant it’s not a big problem.”
Hoever had started Wolves’ first two games in the Premier League.
The £13.5 million signing (Athletic) seems unlikely to feature against Everton, but Pereira does have two exciting solutions to choose between.
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira crouches.
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Jackson Tchatchoua could make full debut for Wolves
The update about Hoever may well point to an enforced change at right wing-back, and many would love to see Jackson Tchatchoua make his full debut for Wolves.
Tchatchoua looked decent against Bournemouth after replacing Hoever.
But he then really impressed when he came on against West Ham on Tuesday night, and even supplied the assist for Jorgen Strand Larsen’s second goal.
The pace he possesses was on full display, and one gets the feeling he could be an exciting watch. Some Wolves fans have already called for Tchatchoua to start against Everton, and he has certainly put himself in contention to do that.
But Pereira may also consider starting Rodrigo Gomes, scorer of Wolves’ first goal against West Ham.
Rodrigo had a decent game on Tuesday and will be itching for a start himself.