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Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League Preview

Date: 28th October 2024

Venue: Molineux

Kick-Off: 17.30hrs

The impressive midweek 5-1 win over West Ham completed a turnaround a form for the mighty reds, as they look to solidify their credentials in the Premier League title race. This Saturday afternoon sees the historical side travel to the team sat bottom of the table, which makes the encounter an interesting one for all involved. Defense versus attack is a likely scenario, one that can determine how each clubs’ seasons pans out.

Wolves Availability

In terms of availability, Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou Menadjou, Toti Antonio Gomes, Enso Gonzalez Medina, and Sasa Kalajdzic, are all out for their under pressure manager, Gary O’Neil.

Regarding early season form, Wanderers have lost their last three games, with the most recent outing a 3-1 away defeat to local rivals, Aston Villa. Prior to that, a third-round exit from the EFL came against the ever-impressive Brighton, who ran out 3-2 winners in an entertaining contest. Before that League Cup defeat, Newcastle overcame Wolves by a 1-2 score line at Molineux, following 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest.

A predicted line up for the home team is listed below, in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Santiago Bueno should start this game in place of the injured Yerson Mosquera, whereas Hwang Hee-chan will be hoping to come back into the side that is lacking in quality. After five games played, only one point has been achieved by the team which currently props up the Premier League table.

GK – Sam Johnstone

RB – Nélson Semedo

RCB – Santiago Bueno

LCB – Craig Dawson

LB – Rayan Aït-Nouri

CM – João Gomes

CDM – André

CM – Mario Lemina

RM – Jean-Ricner Bellegarde

CF – Matheus Cunha

LM – Hwang Hee-chan

Liverpool Availability

In terms of injures, Harvey Elliott remains sidelined until late October with a fractured foot, whereas Alisson Becker remains a slight doubt with a muscular complaint.

Regarding recent form, the reds won 5-1 against West Ham at Anfield in the EFL Cup third round, after a comprehensive 3-0 at home to Bournemouth. A tremendous 1-3 triumph at the San Siro came days before that victory, as AC Milan were soundly beaten in the opening game of the reds 2024/25 Champions League campaign.

Below is the team I believe the Dutch boss, Arne Slot, will start for this next away encounter. Liverpool rotated heavily for the EFL Cup tie in mid weekend, therefore, a string of big names should be in line for a return to starting duties.

GK – Alisson Becker

RB – Trent Alexander Arnold

RCB – Ibrahima Konaté

LCB – Virgil van Dijk (c)

LB – Andy Robertson

CM – Ryan Gravenberch

CM – Alexis Mac Allister

ACM – Dominik Szoboszlai

RF – Mohamed Salah

CF – Diogo Jota

LF – Luis Díaz

Photo: IMAGO

How Will This Contest Play Out?

Liverpool will have to be prepared for a low block initiative and strong resistance by a team that is already looking destined for a relegation battle. The lessons learned from the defeat by Nottingham Forest should mean that the reds will have worked on contingency plans for all that they encounter.

Wolves are in a state of disarray, which should see a confident win for Liverpool, who have both a swarming attacking threat to back up the solidity in midfield and defence.

Player to Watch: Luis Díaz

Steven Smith’s Score Prediction:

Wolves 0 – 2 Liverpool