Wolves v Aston Villa: Who's out and who's a doubt

Wolves go into the West Midlands derby against Villa tomorrow without two key players.

 Joergen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers reacts after a missed chance (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)placeholder image
Joergen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers reacts after a missed chance (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira has very few injury concerns to contend with, but has still lost two important starting XI regulars for the game at Molineux.

Jorgen Strand Larsen - 0% chance

The striker pulled up against Arsenal with a hamstring injury and was taken off in the first half.

The head coach confirmed he will not play against Villa and he could be sidelined for two or three weeks.

Joao Gomes - 0% chance

The midfielder picked up a red card against the Gunners and will now serve a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash against Villa.

Boubacar Traore - 25% chance

Traore has not played for the first team since August due to a serious knee injury.

He has since come back and played twice for the under-21s in recent weeks and could have been set for a place in the squad tomorrow.

However, Pereira has now revealed the midfielder has the flu and he is unlikely to feature against Villa.

Carlos Forbs - 25% chance

Forbs was not in the squad to play Arsenal, as the returning Toti Gomes took his place in the squad.

Pereira said after the game that he has a small recurring injury from the past that ruled him out.

However, Wolves are also in talks with Ajax to end his loan early and it is unlikely he will play.

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