Speaking in the press conference on Friday, the Wolves boss shared positive updates regarding his centre-backs, suggesting he expects all three to be fit once the season restarts in two weeks.
This news will be a source of positivity for Wolves, who have had a tough start to their top-flight campaign and sit bottom of the Premier League after six rounds of games, with just a single point from a possible 18.
After a challenging run of fixtures, Wolves are heading to the Gtech Community Stadium in search of their first win of the season with a depleted squad, as Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Enso Medina, and Sasa Kalajdzic are all ruled out.
Santiago Bueno ‘Fine’ to Face Brentford
Expected to be available for Saturday clash
O’Neil, speaking to the media on Friday, revealed that Santiago Bueno is expected to be available for the Brentford game on Saturday, despite limping off the pitch against Liverpool last weekend.
“Santi’s OK, his glute is OK, and Daws has trained a bit this week, not full, but a bit. But apart from that, obviously the longer-term ones of Bouba [Traore] and Yerson [Mosquera] are still out.
“Bastien [Meupiyou] is still out, but he’s getting closer. Hopefully Bastien will train with a group some point next week or the week after, so apart from that, we’re in an OK spot.”
The 25-year-old’s availability will be vital for Wolves, who will be without Yerson Mosquera for the remainder of the season. The central defender sustained a serious knee injury last month and is not expected to return until late 2025.
Bueno, who made his first Premier League start of the season against Liverpool, saw limited playing time last term, amassing just 820 top-flight minutes. Max Kilman’s departure to West Ham means Wolves are now shorter on options in central defence, and the 25-year-old is likely to see further opportunities to impress O’Neil after barely featuring in the previous campaign.
The Uruguayan international is yet to score or assist in 21 appearances for Wolves across all competitions.
Wolves ‘Keeping Tabs’ on Bazoumana Toure
Among Premier League clubs interested
Wolves are among a long list of Premier League clubs interested in 18-year-old Hammarby attacker Bazoumana Toure, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Brighton also monitoring the exciting winger, according to Mirror journalist Ryan Taylor.
