Wolves sweating over the fitness of key player as Leeds United look for precious away win

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Wolverhampton Wanderers could be without one of their most influential players when Leeds United travel to Molineux for a crucial clash.

It is a big statement to describe a game as must-win just four games into the Premier League season; however, Daniel Farke is desperate to claim a valuable three points against one of Leeds’ principal rivals in their relegation battle.

Although Stuart Dallas is confident that Leeds can avoid relegation, four points and one goal from their opening four games suggest that a long season lies ahead.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has received criticism for his lack of goals after joining the Whites on a free transfer and will be desperate to break his duck at Molineux this weekend.

In a boost to Leeds’ chances, Wolves could be without one of their key players as they look for their first points of the new season in the important encounter.

Wolves have a major injury doubt for Leeds United clash

Vitor Pereira was without star striker Jorgen Strand Larsen as Wolves slipped to another defeat against Newcastle, as their disastrous start to the season continued.

Now, the Wolves boss has admitted that the Norwegian remains doubtful for the game against the Whites, in a blow to Wolves’ hopes of securing a much-needed result.

According to a post from Express and Star journalist Nathan Judah on the social media site X (formerly Twitter), Pereira admitted that Strand Larsen’s fitness is being assessed day by day.

Strand Larsen is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, and the Wolves boss explained that they would need to be patient with his recovery. As a result, he will not rush him back into the team.

The Wolves forward scored 14 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions and was their second-highest scorer, behind Matheus Cunha.

Leeds United can target Wolves’ weakness

Although Leeds’ profligacy in front of goal has been well documented, they have an opportunity to put that right at Molineux at the weekend.

Heading into the game, Wolves have the joint-worst goal difference in the competition, having scored two and conceded nine in their four games to date.

According to Opta, Wolves have also made the second most errors leading to goals in the Premier League to date, with two, and the fourth most errors leading to a shot, with four.

Brenden Aaronson led the Leeds press brilliantly against Fulham, and Leeds have the ninth most shots from turnovers high up the pitch in the top flight. If they can catch the Wolves back four on the ball, they could finally break their duck from open play and secure a vital win away from home.