My oath! Lawro's prediction: 0-1 Wolves are having a great season in the Premier League but I just wonder how seriously their manager Bruno Lage will take the FA Cup, given they have a chance of making the top six. Norwich's priority is obviously to stay up, but their form had just started to improve before the season paused last month. When you are struggling, winning games is a healthy habit to keep, whatever the competition.
With Sørensen and Rupp out, I'd be tempted to play a midfield 3 with Normann and Gilmour sharing the central slot through substitution as they regain match fitness. McLean and Lees-Melou take the other places behind Rashica/Tzolis, Sargent and Idah up front.
Paul Merson was the only pundit to predict us beating Everton and none predicted our thumping of Watford, so perhaps this is a reaction. Lawro's right that much will depend on how important the cup is to Wolves.
I would like to have seen Giannoulis in the side because we will need him next season if we go down and I'd imagine he's not a very happy bunny at the moment. I would also have liked to have seen Tzolis given a proper run-out to see if there's any chance that he could be like a new signing for the second half of the season. I find this selection a bit half-and-half; neither really going for it, nor using it as preparation for the midweek game and the rest of the season. But I'm an armchair supporter and Smith is the coach, so what do I know? I have to trust him.
http://www.hesgoal.com/news/94914/Wolverhampton_vs_Norwich_City.html Enjoy the game. I think we can win it
Bit of a blow Normann isn't fit enough to start, suspect he won't be fit enough to start Vs Palace either.
Late change to the lineup, Sargent ruled out through illness, Placheta starts. McCracken onto the bench in his place. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for our depth that even with Normann and Gilmour back in the squad, we have to put 2 keepers on the bench. As above, surprised Tzolis not given a chance.
I agree with not risking Pukki, but I think they'll miss his intelligence up there. Not sure Idah can do it on his own, and Placheta has rushes of blood to his head. Also worried how the front three will connect with the midfield.
I hate watching games when we're not the ones playing in yellow. It takes me at least ten minutes to adjust.
Alternative stream https://cricfree.top/soccer/wolverhampton-wanderers-norwich-city-cfrdhb75?l=1329920113
