Wolves 2026/27 preview: Trippier, Jimenez, Mane and Andre to shape campaign | OneFootball

Wolves begin 2026/27 back in the Championship this week, hosting Port Vale in the Carabao Cup on Friday before Blackburn on 14 August. ExpressAndStar.com picks four players central to Cesar Peixoto’s plans.

First in this summer, Kieran Trippier arrived on a free and has been a pre-season ever-present. Turning 36 in September, he featured heavily in the Premier League and Champions League last term. His set pieces and leadership, after wearing the armband, will be vital.

Club hero Raul Jimenez was the eye-catching second signing. Completed days before the World Cup, the move preceded the Mexican scoring three goals for his country at the tournament, showing his quality endures at 35. If supplied, he is expected to thrive and could be the 20+ goal striker Wolves desperately need to fire them back to the Premier League.

Teenager Mateus Mane is set to provide much of that service from the left. Used there by Peixoto, and capable across the front line, he impressed in pre-season and looks ready to take the Championship by storm. Wolves must avoid overreliance, given his age and inexperience, and add in this area, but he could have a big season.

Brazilian midfielder Andre appears above Championship level and has looked up to speed in pre-season. In a 4-2-3-1 that shifts with and without the ball, he suits the aggressive press and possession phases. As a lone number six without Joao Gomes alongside, a clearer role could bring better performances.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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