Wolves vs Tottenham: Premier League Preview, Gameweek 12, 2023
Tottenham and Wolves battle it out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season. Photo by Rob Newell/CameraSport via Getty Images. 
Wolves host Spurs in the early kick-off on Saturday as the Lilywhites look to get back to winning ways following a disappointing defeat to Chelsea on Monday night.

Spurs had been unbeaten during the first ten games of the Premier League season before Monday, but lost by four goals to one in a chaotic London derby, one that saw them play a majority of the match with nine men. Tottenham do still sit in second and only two points off league leaders Manchester City.

The visitors are without a number of first team players due to injuries and suspensions and Ange Postecoglou is facing a selection headache to put a side together capable of picking up all three points.

Wolves have also had a positive start to the season, with Gary O’Neil’s side currently sat in 14th place and six points above the relegation zone. Considering the former Bournemouth manager only came in days before the first game, he has done a remarkable job which included beating Manchester City at Molineux Stadium.

Considering Spurs’ injuries, the hosts will fancy picking up a repeat of the result the last time these sides met, with Adama Traore scoring a late winner to give Wolves all three points. Wolves vs Tottenham: Premier League Preview, Gameweek 12, 2023

 

The main absentee for Wolves is their star man Pedro Neto, who picked up a hamstring injury a few weeks ago in the draw against Newcastle United. The winger is out injured for the match against Spurs, but is expected to return following the international break.

Neto has arguably been Wolves’ best player this season and was a big miss in the recent defeat to Sheffield United.

Hugo Bueno Lopez is also unavailable for the visit of Spurs with a knee injury and, like Neto, is expected back at the end of the month.

Spurs have an extremely long list of absentees fo their trip to Molineux and Postecoglou is going to have to put together a makeshift side.

Micky Van de Ven picked up a hamstring injury against Chelsea and is expected to be out until the new year along with James Maddison, who suffered ankle ligament damage on Monday.

Richarlison is sidelined for the next month following scheduled surgery on an issue with his pubic bone, which has been ongoing this season.

Manor Solomon has a long term injury to his meniscus and his return is unknown. Ivan Perisic suffered an ACL injury in training and like the former Fulham winger, his return date is unknown. Wolves vs Tottenham: Premier League Preview, Gameweek 12, 2023

Cristian Romero is suspended for the next three matches after receiving a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Enzo FernandezDestiny Udogie is also suspended for the trip to Wolves following two bookable offences against Chelsea.

Pedro Porro and Ben Davies are also doubts due to ankle issues, but are expected to make the matchday squad.