Nuno: Wolves aren't tired

Nuno Espirito Santo says his Wolves players are showing no signs of fatigue as they approach the halfway point of the season.

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Wolves host Ipswich Town at Molineux today knowing a victory will give them 54 points after 23 league matches matches.

His side have been blow their best in recent weeks but still managed to grind out two wins and a draw from three matches.

And Nuno said: "(There are) no signs of tiredness.

"It has to do with a lot for things, from day one the way they approach each training session, getting what they need and putting in the team what is required.

"They are doing well."

Wolves face four games in 11 days but the boss isn't concerned about the hectic schedule.

"We don't change anything – the routine and the dynamic are the same because we've had this kind of dynamic before," he said yesterday.

"The motivation is there. Full house tomorrow, Molineux, we're highly motivated.

"It makes us feel proud and at the same time very thankful. We need the fans – together we are stronger."

Nuno, who confirmed Barry Douglas is fit to play after missing the win over Sheffield Wednesday, said he agreed with his friend Jose Mourinho who said this week that the Championship is of a very high standard.

And he's looking forward to meeting ex-Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today.

"It's interesting (meeting other managers)," he added. "I's something nice for us as managers to share ideas and opinions.

"I look forward of course to meeting Mick and having a good chat, a manager who was important in Wolves' history.

"I totally agree (with Mourinho). There are very good managers, teams and players. It's a fantastic competition."

And of overseeing his team's excellent defensive record, the head coach added: "It's my job. Since the beginning of my career it's about that, knowing what our team needs and what is the best way to approach the games, always looking to improve the player and make him be able to do the right things in the right moment.

"Decision making is one of the hardest aspects in football so we work hard on that."