Wolves expert explains what to expect from Vitor Pereira’s side ahead of Leicester City clash

Leicester City host Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men were comfortably beaten by Newcastle United last time out, so there’s certainly a need for a reaction.

Leicester should have Harry Winks and Boubakary Soumare back from the sidelines, though, Mads Hermansen is a doubt after he picked up a groin strain at St James’ Park.

Wilfred Ndidi, Abdul Fatawu, and Ricardo Pereira will all miss the clash as they recover from long-term injuries. Ndidi, however, could be back in the new year.

Victory for the hosts would move them eight points clear of their relegation rivals, so it could turn out to be a relegation six-pointer.

The visitors will have a new manager in the dugout, Vitor Pereira, who replaced the sacked Gary O’Neill.

To get the lowdown on how they may set up, Leicester City News spoke to Wolves expert Tom Procter, who writes for Molineux News.

Where the game could be won and lost

Speaking exclusively to Leicester City News, Procter explained Wolves will have to improve their defensive frailties if they’re to get anything at the King Power.

“For Wolves, getting a result against Leicester will more than likely depend on how good the defending is – and this season that has been pretty woeful,” the Molineux News journalist explained.

“If Wolves can actually turn in a strong defensive performance under the new manager, then there should be a reasonable chance of winning the game as the forwards – Matheus Cunha, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Goncalo Guedes from the bench – have all been in great form and are big threats in most games they play.

“If we see a similar pattern from Wolves as in recent weeks, then Leicester will have an easy time scoring goals and winning the game.”