Wolverhampton Wanderers are back in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon with a trip away to Nottingham Forest. Refreshed after the international break, Julen Lopetegui will be hoping his side can bounce back from the heavy 4-2 defeat to Leeds United that camed it.
The end of the season is fast approaching - with just 10 games for Wolves to play - but it is far from over with a mere four points separating 20th and 12th as it stands. It is one of the most hotly-contested relegation battles in Premier League history and Wanderers are well amongst it.
Saturday’s clash is a huge six-pointer with the result having ramifications for every team in the bottom nine. If Wolves win, they would move six points clear of the drop but a defeat could see them in serious danger with every team below them - bar Everton - having played fewer matches.
Quite a few players are expected to return from injury this weekend with the two-week break doing Lopetegui plenty of favours. With that in mind, here is the starting XI we think Wolves will go with at the City Ground. See below.
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted starting XI vs Nottingham Forest
Here are the 11 players we think Lopetegui will select for the trip to the City Ground.
2. GK: Jose Sa
Still the number one choice between the sticks despite a poor run of form for Wolves defensively of late.
3. RB: Nelson Semedo
Was taken off against Leeds through injury but is expected back this weekend. Without doubt Lopetegui’s favoured choice at the right of a back four.
4. CB: Nathan Collins
Bit of a daring choice to drop Craig Dawson but the former West Ham man had some poor showings before the international break. Collins comes in to switch it up.