Three fringe players who could feature for Wolves against Swansea

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have great depth in their squad and can afford to rotate this weekend.

Wolverhampton Wanderers entertain Swansea City in the FA Cup this weekend at Molineux, as top of the Championship meets bottom of the Premier League.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are unbeaten in 12 and have lost just one of their last 16 league games. After a busy Christmas period, Nuno is expected to ring the changes like he did in the Carabao Cup tie against Manchester City, despite Wolves being massive underdogs in that game.

Here are three players that have been on the fringes who may get a start against the Swans:

Alfred N’Diaye

Senegalese international Alfred N’Diaye has only made four starts since joining on loan on deadline day last summer. The form of Ruben Neves and Roman Saiss has kept the 27-year-old out of the starting line-up.

The combative midfielder has good experience of English football with Hull City and Sunderland, and he would be the perfect player to come in for Neves or Saiss should they need a rest; he will also want to impress to earn a permanent deal.

Ben Marshall

Ben Marshall was a key player and a firm favourite among Wolves supporters last season, but he has fallen down the pecking order under Nuno as he does not really fit in the Portuguese’s system.

The likes of Ivan Cavaleiro, Diogo Jota and Helder Costa are now ahead of the winger, who has featured just nine times in all competitions this term. He may be on the move this month so is in need of game time to at least showcase his ability to interested clubs.

Bright Enobakhare

Nuno plays with just one striker – Leo Bonatini – in his system, which often leaves Bright Enobakhare on the substitutes bench. He has started just seven games in all competitions but does have two goals to his name.

The 19-year-old does have potential and is highly thought of at Molineux. Nuno has used him from the start regularly in cup competitions so it would not be a surprise if he does so again.