Wolves manager Vitor Pereira faces a tough decision this weekend as Matheus Cunha becomes available for selection again after serving his four-game ban. Cunha’s return raises questions about his place in the starting lineup, particularly against Tottenham Hotspur.
Some fans have expressed concerns about Cunha’s influence on the team, with Wolves taking 10 points from the four games he missed – the most of any Premier League side during that time. This has led some to argue that Cunha’s absence has actually benefited the team.
Pereira’s emphasis on teamwork and harmony in the dressing room may also be a factor in his decision. The manager has praised players like Marshall Munetsi and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde for their contributions, and dropping them to accommodate Cunha could disrupt the team’s balance.
Furthermore, Cunha’s potential departure from Wolves in the summer may lead Pereira to focus on developing other players who will be staying with the club. Starting Cunha against Tottenham could also send the wrong message, implying that individual talent takes precedence over team performance.
Pereira has already shown himself to be a manager willing to make tough decisions, having publicly criticized Cunha’s body language and excluded other players from matchday squads. Ultimately, the decision will depend on what Pereira believes gives Wolves the best chance of winning, but starting Cunha is no longer a foregone conclusion.
