Team news on four Wolves players ahead of Premier League clash with Chelsea

The latest on which Wolverhampton Wanderers players will be available for their Premier League clash against Chelsea.
Aiden Beswick
By Aiden Beswick
Published 7th Oct 2022, 16:39 BST
Updated 8th Oct 2022, 08:00 BST
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Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday to take on Chelsea in Premier League action.

The Old Gold will have interim boss Steve Davis in charge for the game following the sacking of Bruno Lage on Sunday after the club’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham United.

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Wolves slipped into the relegation zone with the loss to the Hammers and have won just one of their opening eight league games so far.

The Old Gold will be without several players for the trip to West London due to injury, while a key name is suspended.

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

With that being said, let’s take a look at who Davis won’t have available for selection on Saturday.

Pedro Neto - Injured

The defeat to West Ham saw Pedro Neto forced off in the first half after suffering an ankle injury.

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Wolves have now confirmed the forward will require surgery on his ankle and will miss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

The following update from the club’s medical has been provided on their official website: "Pedro sustained an ankle injury against West Ham on Saturday where he strained the lateral ligaments.

"Following further evaluation and a specialist opinion this week, it is planned for him to undergo surgery. This means that, unfortunately, he will not be fit for the upcoming World Cup.”

Hwang Hee-Chan - Too soon

There is some positive news in relation to Hwang Hee-Chan’s status ahead of Chelsea. The South Korean sustained an injury on international duty with his nation and has now returned to training, but Saturday is too soon for him to feature.

Bruno Jordao - Injured

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The 23-year-old joined Portuguese side Santa Clara on a season-long loan in August but picked up a groin injury last month.

Wolves will be without Ruben Neves due to suspension. Credit: Getty. Wolves will be without Ruben Neves due to suspension. Credit: Getty.
Wolves will be without Ruben Neves due to suspension. Credit: Getty.

Wolves confirmed he has returned to England to undergo surgery on the issue.

Ruben Neves - Suspended

The Old Gold’s captain is suspended for the trip to Stamford Bridge after picking up his fifth yellow card of the campaign against West Ham.

Other members of Wolves’ squad currently unavailable due to injury are Raul Jimenez (groin), Sasa Kalajdzic (acl) and Chiquinho (knee).

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