Wolves Defender Rayan Ait-Nouri: Injury Status for This Weekend’s Match – Premier League Update

Wolves are set for a managerial change, bringing in new energy as they head into matchweek 17.

Replacing Gary O’Neil is Vitor Pereira, who has the challenging task of guiding the Wanderers away from the relegation zone in the Premier League. Wolves have managed to accumulate only nine points this season, achieving a discouraging tally of just two victories.

Nevertheless, defender Rayan Ait-Nouri continues to shine, with WhoScored reporting that the 23-year-old boasts an average rating of 6.86 this season. Will he play against Leicester City this weekend?

Is Rayan Ait-Nouri available for Wolves this weekend?

Unfortunately, Ait-Nouri will be absent for Sunday’s match against Leicester City due to a red card received in the defeat to Ipswich Town. The Algerian was already expected to miss the encounter with the Foxes after accumulating five yellow cards this season, but following his dismissal, he is now under suspension.

Upon his return, he will need to exercise caution as neither of his previous bookings count towards the yellow card suspension limit.

Commenting on the situation after the match, former manager O’Neil remarked: “I haven’t seen it (Ait-Nouri’s outburst). I have just been informed that he received a second yellow card. I spoke with him during the game.

“We are under significant pressure. We are pushing the team to surpass our limits, and you can’t afford to get yourself into trouble. We’re already stretched thin. We need Rayan, and now we won’t have him. I will handle this internally. I understand the emotional nature of the players, but we must maintain better control.”

Ait-Nouri’s absence will be felt deeply by Wolves due to his offensive capabilities, and at just 23 years old, one has to wonder how long he will remain at Molineux. Clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham have shown interest in him in the past.

Wolves and Leicester City will face off in the Premier League this weekend, with the match scheduled to commence at 14:00 GMT.