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Nuno calls for focus as Wolves look to wrap up tie

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Boss Nuno Espirito Santo has dismissed fears Wolves will be complacent against FC Pyunik in the Europa League.

The Armenian side come to Molineux tonight trailing 4-0 from the first leg of their third round qualifying tie.

Wolves host Manchester United in the Premier League on Monday but Nuno insisted his men will not switch off against Pyunik.

He said: “We don’t have the same interpreta­tion, it’s a new game 0-0 – let’s start to play.

“They will come with all the ambition and we have to be focused and give a good performanc­e at Molineux.

“They started very strong in the first game, we handled them OK and the moment we scored we started controllin­g the game. We managed it until the end but Thursday is a new one.”

The winners are likely to play Torino in the final play-off to reach the group stage. The Italian side are 5-0 up from their first leg against FC Shakhtyor of Belarus.

Nuno remained tight-lipped over his selection but is expected to make changes ahead of their first home match of the season against United next week.

Real Madrid loanee Jesus Vallejo could make his debut while Adama Traore is available after missingthe­triptoArme­nia last week because he forgot his passport.

Patrick Cutrone is also in line for a full debut after two substitute appearance­s since his move from AC Milan.

The £16 million striker came off the bench against Pyunik last week and in Sunday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Leicester.

Nuno said: “We have to make a decision to prepare the starting 11 but having all the squad available gives us options and solutions we have for the game.”

 ??  ?? Patrick Cutrone could make his full debut for Wolves.
Patrick Cutrone could make his full debut for Wolves.

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