Three Wolves players Gary O’Neil simply must start against Newcastle United

Gary O’Neil will take on Newcastle on Sunday in an attempt to win his first Premier League game of the year for Wolves. Now that the lengthy international break has ended, the domestic season is back in action.

Wolves is currently in the relegation zone after struggling in their first three Premier League games. On deadline day, O’Neil made many late additions to help the Old Gold regain their form. Following the break, Wolves’ first test will be against Newcastle, hosted at Molineux. There will be many difficult tests ahead for the team, so this game is yet another crucial chance for it to win in the league.

Therefore, Molineux News has listed three players O’Neil simply has to start against Newcastle to give Wolves the best chance of achieving all three points.

Sam Johnstone

The deadline day signing made his first start for the Old Gold against Nottingham Forest and impressed.

In between the sticks, the goalkeeper pulled off multiple impressive saves to ensure Wolves picked up their first point of the season.

But Jose Sa, the Old Gold’s all-time leader, will undoubtedly present Sam Johnstone with fierce competition. The “keeper” has stayed at Wolves and is expected to contend for the number one jersey, despite rumors that he may depart. O’Neil has to remain with Johnstone for the Newcastle game. In contrast to Sa, who has obviously battled in the first few games, the Englishman proved to be dependable against Forest.

Andre of Wolverhampton Wanderers acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers …

Andre

When Wolves revealed that they had signed Andre on deadline day, there was a lot of excitement at Molineux. Before moving to England, the Brazilian international gained a great deal of recognition in his native nation. The midfielder made his debut against Forest, giving Old Gold supporters their first look at him late in the game. Andre maintained his form and was a notable player for Brazil throughout the international break. If Wolves want to win their opening game of the season against Newcastle, they will need his caliber on the pitch.

While it will no doubt be a difficult choice for O’Neil on who to drop from the team, Andre could be a game-changer at Molineux.

Craig Dawson

Craig Dawson returned to Wolves’ starting XI in the Premier League against Forest and has to keep his place for the Newcastle tie.

In the two previous fixtures, O’Neil opted for a Toti Gomes and Yerson Mosquera centre-back partnership which capitulated against Chelsea in a 6-2 defeat.

However, as soon as Dawson returned to the line-up, the backline looked far more secure and disciplined and the Englishman was arguably man of the match against Forest.

With Wolves set to come up against the formidable Alexander Isak, O’Neil cannot take any risks and must stick with Dawson to give the hosts the best chance of a positive result.

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