provides encouraging Matheus Cunha injury update but key star out for Wolves vs Luton

Injuries have plagued Wolves in 2024. Despite a promising start to the year,Crystal Palace multiple stars in the Wolves first team have been ruled out of action for a considerable amount of timeThis has caused a dramatic drop-off in form, with O’Neil’s side unable to muster a victory in their last seven matches. The Wolves manager has vocalised his frustration, with the Molineux side on the verge of Europe beforehand.

Saturday’s match-up with Luton provides the club with one of its last chances of ending their winless streak this season. Man City and Liverpool follow the tie, with an in-form Crystal Palace side sandwiched in between.

However, while O’Neil was able to provide a promising update on Matheus Cunha, the fitness of other star players does not look encouraging.The Brazilian has been a vital player throughout the campaign for Wolves. Despite Cunha being viewed as a ‘flop’ when he first joined Wolves under Julen Lopetegui, O’Neil has helped him turn his career around.

The attacker has produced many memorable performances. Most notable, was Cunha’s hat-trick in the 4-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Therefore, it was a massive loss when the Brazilian was ruled out for nearly two months with a hamstring injury.

Despite making his first start back against Nottingham Forest, Cunha suffered a setback last week.

Now, O’Neil has confirmed that Cunha should be fit to face Luton. He said: “Cunha did really well, came through the game fine and hasn’t suffered any negative consequences for the minutes he played, so he’ll be in a better spot for us tomorrow.”

This has caused a dramatic drop-off in form, with O’Neil’s side unable to muster a victory in their last seven matches. The Wolves manager has vocalised his frustration, with the Molineux side on the verge of Europe beforehand.

However, while O’Neil was able to provide a promising update on Matheus Cunha, the fitness of other star players does not look encouraging.

Matheus Cunha – injury update

Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers continues his rehabilitation from injury during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack…

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The Brazilian has been a vital player throughout the campaign for Wolves. Despite Cunha being viewed as a ‘flop’ when he first joined Wolves under Julen Lopetegui, O’Neil has helped him turn his career around.

The attacker has produced many memorable performances. Most notable, was Cunha’s hat-trick in the 4-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.