Wolves predicted XI vs AFC Bournemouth - Gary O'Neil midfield headache and Nelson Semedo dilemma
Wolves news as Gary O'Neil faces a difficult selection headache on his return to the Vitality Stadium today
Wolves are back in Premier League action this afternoon with a trip to winless AFC Bournemouth.
Gary O'Neil's return to the Vitality Stadium will present the Wanderers with another tough test, despite the hosts without a top-flight win this season. Wolves come into the contest on the back of three league games without defeat, including September's 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Bournemouth themselves will be hoping to earn their first top-flight win of the season. The Cherries have fell to five defeats in their first eight games, although there is optimism that new manager Andoni Iraola can turn the fortunes around.
The odds are stacked on Wolves' side to be victorious down south this weekend, yet O'Neil has a number of selection headaches to condemn with courtesy of two suspensions. Nelson Semedo and Mario Lemina will miss the game meaning changes will be forced upon the Wolves boss.
With that being said, BirminghamLive take a look at how Wolves could line-up at 3pm tomorrow.
Goalkeeper: Jose Sa
The goalkeeper has only missed three Premier League games since his 2021 signing and that's not expected to change. Sa will be hoping to claim his second clean sheet of the season against a struggling Bournemouth.
(Image: Michael Regan)1 of 11Right wing-back: Matt Doherty
Doherty could start in the Premier League for the first time this season courtesy of Nelson Semedo's suspension. The Irishman provides a different outlet on the right and will have a point to prove.
(Image: Jack Thomas)2 of 11Centre-back: Craig Dawson
A solid option at centre-back for O'Neil, Dawson has used his wealth of experience since joining Wolves and is currently undroppable.
(Image: Matt McNulty)3 of 11Centre-back: Max Kilman
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Like Dawson, a current undroppable for Wolves. The skipper has put in a number of impressive performances this season and has been vital in recent games.
(Image: Matthew Ashton)4 of 11Centre-back: Toti Gomes
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The young defender has really grown into himself this season and is doing a splendid job in keeping his place in Wolves' defence.
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