Wolves welcome Chelsea to Molineux in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup this evening.
Vitor Pereira’s team have endured a nightmare start to the season and sit bottom of the Premier League table. Tensions erupted after the weekend defeat to Burnley, as coaches and players clashed with unhappy fans.
Chelsea are also in need of a response after losing at home to newly-promoted Sunderland last time out.
Wolves vs Chelsea – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 29th October.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Molineux, Wolverhampton.
Wolves team news
Wolves have a near full-strength squad to choose from for tonight’s tie. The club’s only confirmed absentee is Leon Chiwome, owing to a knee injury.
Emmanuel Agbadou, Joao Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan could all come in after starting the weekend defeat to Burnley on the bench.
Chelsea team news
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Liam Delap is available for tonight’s tie. Delap has not played since August due to a hamstring injury. His involvement is likely to come from the bench.
In terms of absences, Cole Palmer headlines those in the treatment room. The midfielder is undergoing rehab on a persistent groin issue. Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo are long-term issues, while Benoit Badiashile is also out. Mykhaylo Mudryk remains indefinitely suspended.
Form
Wolves
Wolves are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after opening the season without a win in nine games. That torrid run also includes defeats to all three promoted teams. Vitor Pereira’s team are currently six points from safety. The Carabao Cup has offered some comfort with wins over West Ham and Everton.
Chelsea
Chelsea continue to frustrate with their inconsistency. The Blues are ninth in the Premier League table after Saturday’s setback against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. Maresca’s side have won just four of their opening nine games to leave themselves with work to do in the Champions League chase.
Predicted lineups
Wolves possible starting XI: Johnstone; Hoever, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno; Munetsi, Gomes, Andre; Arias, Larsen, Hwang.
Chelsea possible starting XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Lavia, Santos; Gittens, Estevao, Garnacho; Guiu.
How to watch Wolves vs Chelsea
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ for UK viewers. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the action online via the Sky Sports website and app, or via Sky Go.
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