Wolves are gearing up for a crucial clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this weekend, in what can be described as a decisive relegation six-pointer match.
Sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table with two draws and five defeats in their opening seven fixtures, Wolves find themselves without a victory so far this season, making them the only team in the league still seeking their first win.
Having been a fixture in the Premier League since 2018, Wolves have faced challenges in recent times, especially after losing key players like Pedro Neto, Matheus Cunha, and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Despite showing promising performances in their recent draws against Brighton and Tottenham, they understand the urgency of securing victories in upcoming matches against Sunderland and Burnley.
As the two teams prepare to face off this weekend, both Wolves and Sunderland are dealing with injury concerns surrounding key players. The early injury updates from both sides reveal a mix of confirmed absentees and doubtful players.
In terms of Sunderland, summer signing Habib Diarra and recruit Reinildo are set to miss the Wolves clash due to injury and suspension, respectively. Additionally, Noah Sadiki and several other players are doubtful for the upcoming fixture, with injuries ranging from ankle problems to shoulder and thigh issues.
On the Wolves side, defensive stalwart Matt Doherty is expected to sit out due to a wrist injury, while Leon Chiwome remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a long-term ACL injury. Toti, who missed the last match due to flu, is likely to make a return for the Sunderland encounter after ample recovery time during the international break.
With both teams striving to secure crucial points in this critical match, the fitness of key players will play a significant role in determining the outcome.
