Wolves vs Everton Preview: Traore set to start despite injury concern

Wolves welcome Carlo Ancelotti's Everton to Molineux on Sunday at midday. 

Wolves vs Everton Preview: Traore set to start despite injury concern
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Richarlison of Everton clashes with Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on September 01, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
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By Brad Cox

Wolves boss, Nuno Espirito Santo, has admitted that his side's fixture with Everton on Sunday will be "tough" but they have to bounce back after their disappointing loss against Sheffield United earlier in the week. 

The Wanderers' Champions League hopes were dampened when they failed to maintain concentration in injury time versus the Blades on Thursday evening. John Egan's headed goal stole all the points which leaves Wolves seven points behind Leicester in fourth spot. 

Whether fifth place will be enough to secure a Champions League spot is still to be decided with Manchester City to learn the verdict of their UEFA appeal against a ban from the competition next season. Pep Guardiola's team will hear the outcome on July 13. 

Carlo Ancelotti will look to improve his side's away form as they have only won two of their last seven meetings as the visitors. Both of those wins were against teams in the relegation zone. 

  •  Previous meeting 

Last time these two teams faced off, Marco Silva was still in charge of the Toffees. 

Richarlison's double helped Everton to a 3-2 win over Wolves back in September. 

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  • Team news

Adama Traore has a club record of assists (9) this season and is expected to start despite dislocating his shoulder on Thursday. 

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Another injury boost for Nuno's men as Pedro Neto is fit after he missed the fixture against the Blades with a 'minor' injury. 

Theo Walcott has recovered from an abdominal surgery which occurred in March - he could start for the Toffees. 

And Mason Holgate could be available even though he missed the draw with Southampton because of a knee issue.

  • Where to watch 

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports' Main Event channel from 11:30 am on Sunday with a midday kick-off. 

This game will be available to watch live on free-to-air channels Pick TV and Sky One. 

  • Predicted lineups

Wolves: Patricio, Boly, Coady, Saiss, Doherty, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Neves, Traore, Jota, Jimenez. 

Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne, Walcott, Davies, Sigurdsson, Gordon, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.