Wolves predicted XI vs Everton: two ‘out-of-sorts’ players finally dropped as six changes made in Carabao Cup

Wolves’ Carabao Cup campaign continues on Tuesday night as the Old Gold play host to fellow Premier League side Everton in the third round.

The Old Gold will be eager to put on a good show for the supporters after a torrid start to the new league season. The only win so far in all competitions came in the Carabao Cup, in the previous round against West Ham United, so Wolves have plenty of wrongs they need to right.

Although the Premier League remains the priority and there have so far been five defeats on the bounce, advancing in the cup could at least put some smiles back on the faces of the Molineux faithful. It won’t be easy to win this midweek, however, as Everton look strong under David Moyes and will be just as determined to progress.

Vitor Pereira is likely to ring the changes. Not only does the head coach tend to rotate in the cup competitions as it is, but Wolves have not been performing at the standard he would expect of them. We’re predicting there could be as many as six changes, but it’s hard to get it absolutely spot on.

Wolves predicted lineup vs Everton

Without further ado, here’s the team we reckon Pereira will name against the Toffees.

GK - Sam Johnstone: The summer signing from Crystal Palace has fallen back behind Jose Sa in the pecking order but he started in the previous round. Sa has also been out of sorts and doesn’t deserve to play.

CB - Matt Doherty: This is a good opportunity to switch up the defence and experiment. Doherty played well at right centre-back last campaign and could be a decent option there once again.

CB - Santiago Bueno: It’s not often that Santi plays, but he should be given a chance to impress. This is especially the case with Emmanuel Agbadou in really poor form. He’s another who is out of sorts.

CB - Ladislav Krejci: Capable of playing in defence or in midfield, Krejci is yet to be tested on the left of the three. This could be a good time to give that a go, and it gives Toti Gomes a rest.

RWB - Rodrigo Gomes: Growing in popularity, Rodrigo has been enjoying more regular game time of late. There’s still a long way to go to lock down a spot in the starting XI in the Premier League, but he’s getting there.

LWB - David Moller Wolfe: The new summer signing has struggled to begin with but needs to be bedded in somehow. As much as Wolves need to line up strongly, Moller Wolfe getting minutes in the tank is also important.

CM - Andre: Providing some handy defensive cover, Andre will be just as disappointed as anyone with Wolves’ start to the season. The Brazilian belongs at a higher level than this, so he’ll be hoping he and his teammates can improve.

CM - Jean-Ricner Bellegarde: Starts haven’t been as regular as Bellegarde would hope but he could be utilised in a central midfield role against Everton. Bellegarde is great when he gets on the ball and powers forward.

RW - Jhon Arias: The Colombian is yet to score or assist for Wolves and he’s not been able to carry over his form from the Club World Cup. It’s still early days, though, and a goal could up his confidence.

LW - Fer Lopez: There have been glimpses of Lopez’s ability but he’s yet to properly hit the ground running. Just like many others, the Spaniard will be hoping the cup provides an opportunity to show Pereira what he can do.

ST - Tolu Arokodare: Wolves’ deadline day addition could get the nod once again as he continues to settle into life in England. There’s no need to rush Jorgen Strand Larsen back into the starting XI; more minutes off the bench will do.