Carabao Cup: Wolves v West Ham preview - Vitor Pereira set to ring the changes

Wolves have lost their opening two Premier League matches and are in need of some inspiration, as they take on fellow strugglers West Ham in the second round tie.

Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth showed a side that is making consistent errors in defence and failing to create in attack - as the club move in the transfer window to make adequate additions to the squad.

A win tonight would be ideal for creating some sort of positivity and momentum, yet the Carabao Cup is hardly a priority for a Wolves team that must focus on their Premier League fortunes.

As a result, Pereira must find the right balance with his team selection and the head coach has admitted he will make changes to his side to give other players an opportunity and with one eye on the upcoming top flight match at the weekend.

"I think so, I will do it because it's a very short time," Pereira said when asked about ringing the changes.

"I must also think about the game against Everton because it's three games in a short space (of time) and I need to do some changes."

Pereira's squad needs some work in the transfer window, but he does have options to make several changes, even if it does weaken his side in some areas.

The severity of Ki-Jana Hoever's injury from the weekend remains uncertain, meaning Jackson Tchatchoua is likely to be saved for the Everton game.

That opens the door for Rodrigo Gomes to play at right-wing-back and get a big opportunity to impress.

The 22-year-old has had his chances limited and wing-back signings mean he may have a difficult season - so impressing in cup competitions is currently is best chance at making his mark.

In central defence there are concerns over Yerson Mosquera's ability to play 90 minutes amid his comeback from a serious knee injury, but he may get a start to get him some minutes, allowing Matt Doherty to rest.

Toti Gomes is also suspended, meaning Santi Bueno may come in on the left side, with no natural left-footed replacement.

A lack of depth in the midfield and forward areas means we could see Andre and Joao Gomes start tomorrow night, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde moving into the front three.

Fer Lopez is desperate for a start and is likely to get one, while Hwang Hee-chan could replace Jorgen Strand Larsen to give the number nine a break and save him for the league.

Sasa Kalajdzic did not make the bench at the weekend as he could leave before the window closes, but a lack of options means he could be named in the squad tomorrow, while youngster Mateus Mane could also get a call-up to be named among the substitutes.

Regardless of the team that Pereira names, he must make sure Wolves are competitive and put in a performance that will keep the home fans on side.

Another error-strewn display in front of a disillusioned Molineux crowd will certainly not help Wolves' cause this season.