September 27th 2024.
Wolves manager Gary O'Neil is currently facing a challenging situation as an illness outbreak has hit his squad just before their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Saturday. O'Neil shared that a number of players are uncertain for the upcoming match due to this viral outbreak within the team.
Things have not been going well for Wolves this season as they currently sit at the bottom of the table and are one of six teams yet to secure a win. And now, with the added obstacle of players falling ill, their game against Liverpool has become even more daunting. The team's goalkeeper, David Bentley, was recently sick and now, on the eve of the match, multiple players have also been affected.
During a press conference on Friday, O'Neil expressed his concerns, saying, "There is quite a bit of illness at the moment. A few players missed training today and we will need to check on their well-being. It's a difficult situation, but we are hopeful that they will recover in time for the match tomorrow."
Although O'Neil did not disclose the names of the players who are affected, he did mention that he does not expect all of them to recover in time. "Some of the lads will struggle for tomorrow," he admitted. "It's possible that they won't be able to make it or they won't be fit enough to start. But we have seen illnesses clear up in 24 hours before, so we are keeping our fingers crossed."
The team's 20-year-old defender Alfie Pond could potentially make his first Premier League start due to the current circumstances. This comes just three days after another player, Yerson Mosquera, was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a severe knee injury. It's a difficult time for the team, but O'Neil is not using it as an excuse. "I'm not fazed at all," he stated. "I'm looking forward to the next part of it. We have to accept where we are and then fight with everything we have to improve it."
Despite the obstacles, O'Neil remains determined and focused on the upcoming match against Liverpool. "We have to get the group in the best spot possible for the game and then give absolutely everything to try and improve our points tally," he declared.
In contrast, Liverpool has received some good news with the potential return of their first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury. Manager Arne Slot confirmed at his press conference that they expect Alisson to be fully ready for the match. "He trained with us yesterday and will be participating in the full session today," Slot shared. This could be a major boost for Liverpool as they prepare to face a struggling Wolves team.
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