Wolves need players to step up for tricky Preston trip | OneFootball

Wolves head to Preston tomorrow with Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera sidelined for between four and six weeks, a double blow that tests Cesar Peixoto’s squad depth. The arrival of Jordan James has lifted the mood and should add Championship know-how.

The 2-2 draw at Blackburn required an injury-time Raul Jimenez penalty to salvage a point. As reported by ExpressAndStar.com, Wolves defended poorly, wasted first-half chances, then struggled to break Blackburn down after the interval.

The absences leave Peixoto short of starters, including the experienced Trippier, and supporters have been calling for reinforcements. Neither defender impressed at Ewood Park, with Mosquera particularly underwhelming and partly at fault for the second goal.

Right-back looks a straightforward, if concerning, decision. Pedro Lima has talent but appears to need time to adapt, and a loan might help, so Jackson Tchatchoua is the realistic replacement. He flopped in the Premier League but showed willing and pace off the bench at Blackburn, covering both full-back roles, though confidence in him is limited.

At centre-back, Ladislav Krejci or Santi Bueno are the obvious options, with Bueno the right-footed choice, albeit not a natural fit for Peixoto’s preference for an athletic, fast defender. With the futures of both uncertain, Nasser Djiga, prominent in pre-season, may come in.

Whoever steps up must seize the chance. Wolves need momentum before a demanding September when, with the window shut, the squad will hopefully look more balanced. James only arrived on Wednesday, but he is likely to be in the squad and could be a strong bench option.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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