Wolverhampton vs. Southampton: Pre-match talking points

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: The Wolverhampton Wanderers team watch the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at Molineux on September 25, 2018 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) /

Wolves’ midfield threat

The home side have plenty of talent littered throughout their squad – from the experienced stopper Rui Patricio and Willy Boly at the back to the wing threat of Diogo Jota and Traore.

However, their midfield partnership of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho might just be the strongest part of their team, as they are both astute defensively but can also be devastating going forward – they both have goals so far this season already.

It remains unclear how the Saints will set-up and whether they’ll draft in Oriol Romeu or stick with the Hojbjerg and Lemina partnership of recent, but whatever Hughes goes with it’ll be a tough task limiting their effectiveness this afternoon.