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Liam Keen's predicted Wolves XI vs Nottingham Forest

 Wolves return to action on Monday night as Nottingham Forest visit Molineux.

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Vitor Pereira has some injury concerns to deal with, but considering the early success he has had, it feels fairly easy to predict what starting XI he may go with.

Jose Sa is surely going to keep his place between the sticks, while Matt Doherty and Santi Bueno are both in good form.

Craig Dawson struggled against Spurs, but with Toti Gomes sidelined, he is expected to play with the wing-backs obvious choices.

I would be surprised to see anyone but Joao Gomes and Andre selected in midfield, with more decisions to make in attack.

After resting both Goncalo Guedes and Jorgen Strand Larsen against Spurs to avoid an injury due to the festive fixture list, I expect them both to start on Monday night.

Liam Keen's predicted XI
Liam Keen's predicted XI



Matheus Cunha will serve the first of his two-game ban, meaning in-form Hwang Hee-chan is likely to start off the left, but with licence to play narrower and get closer to Larsen.

Tommy Doyle in midfield or Rodrigo Gomes at left-wing-back could come in, but with plenty of time to prepare and rest for this game, I would be surprised to see those changes made.