JUST IN: Wolves’ squad against Chelsea is predicted by Gary O’Neil, who makes a £45 million change and selects a “superb” defender.
On Sunday afternoon, Wolverhampton Wanderers will play their first home Premier League game of the season against Chelsea. Gary O’Neil’s team, coming off a 2-0 loss away at Arsenal on the opening weekend, will be keen to show better when they return to Molineux.
At Emirates Stadium, the Old Gold were expected to lose, and they did so rather handily. Even though Yerson Mosquera, Mario Lemina, and Joao Gomes gave a few encouraging displays, the afternoon was not particularly memorable. Wolves now have a great opportunity to move past that outcome and face another formidable opponent. In the previous season, Wanderers easily defeated Chelsea, winning 2-1 at home and 4-2 at Stamford Bridge. This weekend, everyone wearing gold will be hoping for a similar result.
Chelsea started the new season with a loss as well, falling to champion Manchester City 2-0. Seeing how Enzo Maresca’s team bounces back after having to play in the Europa Conference League play-off round midweek will be interesting. As a result, Wolves have the advantage in terms of sharpness and will want to stun the Blues once more. O’Neil faces some selection quandaries, especially in attack, but the majority of slots ought to be secured for
Chelsea vs. Wolves probable lineup Here is Charlie Haffenden, a reporter for the Birmingham World,’s prediction for Wolves’ lineup against Chelsea on Sunday.
GK: José Sa
According to Charlie Haffenden, a reporter for the Birmingham World, Wolves will match up with Chelsea on Sunday. With Wolves trying to sign Aaron Ramsdale, Sa is under pressure after having a poor opening game of the new campaign. For now, though, he will remain in the XI.
RB: Matt Doherty
With Nelson Semedo getting back to full fitness with the under-21s, the Irishman, who started for the team against Arsenal, is probably going to start there again. Yerson
CB: Mosquera
After a successful loan at Villarreal last season, the Colombian is now completely integrated into the Wanderers lineup. Last weekend, he was excellent.
CB: Toti Gomes
Frequently used as a left center-back, Toti was a true unsung hero in the previous season. He is deserving of many accolades.
LB: Rayan Ait-Nouri
It merely needs to be decided where and when the Algerian should commence. Here, Ait-Nouri, the left wing-back, is complimented by the back five.
Mario Lemina: CM
This division’s most costly midfield will present a challenge that the new captain will embrace. Lemina is so energetic all the time.
Joao Gomes: CM
In the upcoming season, the Brazilian hopes to build on his stellar performance from the previous one. Lemina is wonderfully complemented by Gomes.
Hwang Hee-chan: RW
Hwang was Wolves’ second-highest scorer in 2023–2024 and is still with the team despite Marseille’s effort to sign him. He just needs to get out and play.
Matheus Cunha: CAM
After playing just over 30 minutes off the bench last week, Cunha—who cost £45 million to sign permanently from Atletico Madrid—should be ready to start.
Rodrigo Gomes: LW
The summer acquisition was brought in to start games even though he didn’t play well at the Emirates. He’ll likely win again despite the strong opposition.
Strand Larsen Jorgen: ST
The striker selected for the upcoming season is the Norwegian, who finished the previous season with 13 goals in 37 La Liga games.