Conor doubtful for Monday

[Scallywolf]

Our captain is doubtful for Monday’s game against Southampton due to self isolation rules. I really hope he can play as we will surely miss his vocal presence amongst other things.

If he can’t play who will be our skipper?

Moutinho for me if he starts.
Or:
Neves?
Rui?
Raul?

Thoughts not just for this game but do we have a vice captain anyway?

 

[JadeWolf]

Neves is vice captain

 

[Aurum Lupus]

I'd be less worried about the captain role and more worried about who will do his sweeper role

 

[Scallywolf]

I'd be less worried about the captain role and more worried about who will do his sweeper role

Saiss would appear to be Conors replacement.

There is always Donk but he seems to be settled in his midfield role.

 

[Mighty Thor]

If that’s true I want us to play 4 at the back

Rui
semedo. Boly. Kilman. Ait
pod. Neves. Donk. neto
Vitnha.
raul

 

[Deleted member 11332]

Tierney played for arsenal under the same conditions. I can't see Coady not playing.

 

[quirky_birky]

If that’s true I want us to play 4 at the back

Rui
semedo. Boly. Kilman. Ait
pod. Neves. Donk. neto
Vitnha.
raul

We've played with three central defenders for the whole of Nuno's tenure so far. I really doubt that we'll switch to a flat back four for one game when one of our most influential defenders is out. If it was something we'd experimented with before then that would be different.

Saiss is the obvious personnel replacement, while Neves is vice captain,so will assume the captaincy. I'm sure Saiss wouldn't be shy in organising the defence either.

 

[kennyB]

I believe Coady will play.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Not sure how he can be doubtful? Surely he's either OK or not under the rules?

 

[Aurum Lupus]

Saiss would appear to be Conors replacement.

There is always Donk but he seems to be settled in his midfield role.

I agree, he just doesn't seem to have the long range passing ability, which means we'll be inviting even more pressure.

I think id prefer us to add another body in to the midfield to provide more short pass options.

So maybe surprise Southampton with both Vitinha and Silva playing instead of Podence and Neto

 

[Royal wolf]

We will go four at the back, win 4-0 and never look back

 

[Chisels_n_ommers]

Not sure how he can be doubtful? Surely he's either OK or not under the rules?

Reading between the lines of Nunos interview, it's as much a case that he's not been able to train for two weeks, other than alone at home.

 

[clivewolves]

I can see it now. Traore slots into the sweeper role, gets the ball deep, dribbles it past the whole Southampton team, and scores the winner in injury time.

 

[Chisels_n_ommers]

I can see it now. Traore slots into the sweeper role, gets the ball deep, dribbles it past the whole Southampton team, and scores the winner in injury time.

And Boly goes off on a stretcher taking oxygen after putting in the biggest shift of his life

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Reading between the lines of Nunos interview, it's as much a case that he's not been able to train for two weeks, other than alone at home.

Fair enough thanks, so he's available but might not be selected. I can't see any way that would stop Coady playing though. Not exactly getting to know the role and in need of coaching input! Probably done more physical work than if he'd been away with England.

 

[Fenrir_]

I agree, he just doesn't seem to have the long range passing ability, which means we'll be inviting even more pressure.

Saiss??! Saiss has excellent distribution both short and long

 

[Wolf316]

I can see it now. Traore slots into the sweeper role, gets the ball deep, dribbles it past the whole Southampton team, and scores the winner in injury time.

And still gets called useless and brain dead

 

[Frank Lincoln]

I thought that Coady was ok for the Southampton game because it has been moved to the Monday.

 

[Krispy Kreme]

I think its more of a case of Nuno being coy

 

[Wonder Boyo]

If Coady's self isolation period is over by Monday he will definitely play, regardless of not training. He's a very fit lad and Nuno will have no hesitation in putting him back in. Seems strange there is confusion about the self isolation period. Surely it's either over or it's not?

 

[derbyrameater]

Who has said he is doubtful ?

 

[Wonder Boyo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1329484515761328130

 

[Sketchead]

He's been training during the week on his own, so his fitness won't be an issue.

 

[Aurum Lupus]

Saiss??! Saiss has excellent distribution both short and long

Is he as good as Coady? IMV no, so we're weaker in that case.

 

[Contrarian]

He's been training during the week on his own, so his fitness won't be an issue.

Coady doesn't need to move, anyway. As long as he's fit enough to run from goal area up to half way line 4 or 5 times in a match.

 

[Scallywolf]

Who has said he is doubtful ?

Express and Star today.

 

[JOSWolf]

Coady wasnt training on Thursday looking at the latest training video. No sign of Donck or Saiss either. Ait Nouri was training.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Coady wasnt training on Thursday looking at the latest training video. No sign of Donck or Saiss either. Ait Nouri was training.

As Coady hasn't got the virus I'm sure he'd be allowed to come in and train alone. Like Boris, I expect he's as fit as a butcher's dog!!!!!!

 

[SuperGran]

Coady wasnt training on Thursday looking at the latest training video. No sign of Donck or Saiss either. Ait Nouri was training.

Coady was self isolating though wouldn’t be in the main training
Don’t know about saiss or donk maybe additional time off due to travel??

 

[Miniwolf]

Coady wasnt training on Thursday looking at the latest training video. No sign of Donck or Saiss either. Ait Nouri was training.

Donk played Wednesday night in Belgium so would explain him not being there.

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Coady wasnt training on Thursday looking at the latest training video. No sign of Donck or Saiss either. Ait Nouri was training.

Think Nuno said in his press conference that he wouldn't have the full squad back together again until Saturday.

 

[WW1963]

Who has said he is doubtful ?

The OP

 

[Wolfy McWolf-Face]

I can see it now. Traore slots into the sweeper role, gets the ball deep, dribbles it past the whole Southampton team, and scores the winner in injury time.

And then we finally get 70m for him.

 

[Monketron]

No chance Coady misses this match, he's had a nice break and will be raring to go.

 

[Scallywolf]

The OP

The OP read today’s Express and Star!

‘Wolves playing a waiting game on Coady’.

 

[SmokeyGB]

I'd be gutted that his long playing streak will be over because he's been near someone with COVID.
100+ games must be ?

 

[lets all have a disco]

I'd be gutted that his long playing streak will be over because he's been near someone with COVID.
100+ games must be ?

Currently on 119 consecutive league appearances... Needs 123 to break Phil Parkes record..........

 

[Scallywolf]

Currently on 119 consecutive league appearances... Needs 123 to break Phil Parkes record..........

If anyone can do it Conor can!

He’s a great clubman and a great captain.

 

[WickedWolfie]

We will go four at the back, win 4-0 and never look back

That is so contrary to everything that we've seen from Nuno. Don't hold your breath.