Neto, as a character, is much like he is as a player: a source of energy and enthusiasm. The Portuguese always made time to greet Burchnall’s young children after a match, no matter the result; Derry describes him as a “contagious young man who people gravitate towards”.

Enzo Fernandez started in a more advanced role in the 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, but the Argentine may now form his familiar double pivot pairing with Moises Caicedo, as Reece James has played the full 90 in both of Chelsea's games so far this month and is due another rest.

The big news for Chelsea is forward Liam Delap has returned to the matchday squad after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in August. He returns to the bench for the Blues on Wednesday evening. Here are the confirmed teams from Molineux for the Carabao Cup tie between Wolves and Chelsea.

Chelsea will lock horns with Wolves in their matchweek 11 fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26 edition at Stamford Bridge.

Vitor Pereira has been sacked recently and the club’s hierarchy are in the hunt for a replacement. They have a big decision to make and are weighing up their options. Up next is an away trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday to play Chelsea.

Pereira has lost his only previous meeting with Chelsea, but Wolves have a relatively strong recent record against the Blues. While they conceded nine across two defeats last season, they have won three of their last five clashes with the west London giants. They desperately need another positive result on Wednesday night.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have made an approach to Middlesbrough over head coach Rob Edwards as they seek to replace Vitor Pereira. The Athletic reported on Sunday that Edwards was one of three prominent candidates to replace Pereira, who was sacked on the same day after a winless start to the Premier League season.

Wolves are yet to confirm a permanent replacement for Vitor Pereira after the Portuguese was sacked ahead of Saturday’s trip to face Chelsea. Pereira signed a new three-year contract in September, but was relieved of his duties after a 3-0 defeat by Fulham left Wolves winless in their first ten Premier League matches of the season.