The Italian is keenly aware that time is running out to pull his club back from the brink of relegation from the Premier League for the first time since its inception in 1992, but he has five games left to turn things around. The Lilywhites currently occupy 18th place in the table, two points out of safety. Still, De Zerbi will be without several key first-team players for this weekend’s daunting trip to Molineux.
Meanwhile, Wolves have already been confirmed for relegation for the 2026/27 season following Monday night’s goalless stalemate with West Ham. Rob Edwards’ side managed just 17 points.
This leaves them with 16 safe points and only 15 points left before the end of the season. With nothing left to fight for, Wolves will also be forced to contend with a number of injured absentees heading into this weekend’s games. Here, Express brings you all the latest injury information for both teams…
Mohamed Kudus may also miss this game due to a thigh injury. The Ghanaian athlete was making good progress in his recovery, but then encountered a setback.
Earlier this month, the club said in a statement about the winger: “He returned to team training last week but will now require further specialist tests and possibly surgery. We are all with you, Mo.”
Wilson Odbert remains sidelined after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament against Newcastle United in February, while Ben Davies is out of contract this summer and may never wear a shirt again after breaking his ankle against West Ham earlier this season.
Dejan Kulusevski is still far from full fitness as he continues to rehabilitate himself from a patella injury sustained earlier this year. Meanwhile, Guglielmo Vicario may also miss this weekend’s game following recent hernia surgery, but De Zerbi will hope he is fit enough to play a role.
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Jose Sa may miss this weekend’s game with a sore shoulder, while Sam Johnstone will also miss the rest of the season with an issue in the same area. Matt Doherty has missed the last two games through injury and remains a doubt about playing against his former club.
Meanwhile, Angel Gomez could also miss the game with a toe injury, while Ladislav Kureishi suffered whiplash during the weekend’s visit to Elland Road. Enzo Gonzalez will miss the rest of the season with a knee problem, and Jelson Mosquera will be suspended.
