Gary O’Neil has a few fresh selection factors to consider ahead of Friday's FA Cup trip to Brentford as a trio of players have jetted off for international duties, joining up with their squads at either the Africa Cup of Nations or the Asia Cup.
Top goalscorer Hwang Hee-Chan is one of these while shining left wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri and powerful central midfielder Boubacar Traore are also away this January. It depends on how far their nations progress in the respective competitions as to when they’ll return.
Meanwhile, thoughts are with star midfielder Mario Lemina following the death of his father last week. The Gabonese missed Wanderers' 3-0 win over Everton as a result and he remains in France, with his family.
O'Neil says he's not aiming to rotate too heavily for this but he'll be forced to make a few changes regardless. With that in mind, here's the Wolves starting XI we predict will take on the Bees at Gtech Community Stadium.
5. CB - Toti Gomes
Toti has been consistent of late and slots in well at the left side of a back three. The rest can come following this one. | Wolves via Getty Images
6. LWB - Hugo Bueno
Bueno has an opportunity to flourish with Ait-Nouri at the AFCON over the next few weeks. The Spaniard has been playing second fiddle to RAN for a while. | Wolves via Getty Images
7. CM - Joao Gomes
The Brazilian is proving to be one of the hardest working players in the entire squad. O’Neil is delighted with the progression. | Wolves via Getty Images
8. CM - Tommy Doyle
The summer signing started the 3-0 victory last time out and did well. Mario Lemina, meanwhile, recently flew to France following the death of his father. | Wolves via Getty Images