Wolves’ return to Championship action is just around the corner as they prepare for a trip to Middlesbrough this weekend.

All 10 of the club’s international players have now finished their duties and will return to Compton this week to get ready for a huge clash at the Riverside.

In the latest deep dive into the talking points at Wolves, Liam Keen looks at the club’s record following international breaks, an injury dilemma and the options available to Cesar Peixoto.

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From missing out on a future England international to preparing to unleash a secret weapon this season, this week’s Keen Eye On Wolves takes a few twists and turns.

We are all waiting for the return of Championship football and we have 10 more days to go, but here at Inside Wolves we are still bringing you all the latest insights, analysis and talking points around the club both on Substack and YouTube.

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Ask a Wolves supporter which centre-back would have caught their eye this season, Nasser Djiga would have been a long way down that list. But not only has Djiga eclipsed the likes of Yerson Mosquera, Ladislav Krejci and Toti Gomes to date, he’s also statistically one of the best defenders in the Championship.

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The three-week international break is much more palatable after a Black Country derby win.

Wolves were good value for their victory over West Brom at Molineux as they begin to show a different side to their game.

Inside Wolves has picked out three topics that warrant further discussion as the team continues to evolve.

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• Wolves won the xG battle convincingly: 1.95 to 0.29.

• Wolves created four big chances; Albion failed to create one.

• The first half was dominant: Wolves led 13–1 on shots and 1.36–0.03 on xG.

• Wolves registered 12 shots from inside the box, compared with only two from Albion.

• Despite having just 45% possession, Wolves produced 15 shots to Albion’s seven.

• Wolves recorded 28 touches in the opposition box; Albion managed 16.

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Wolves were worthy winners on Sunday afternoon as they secured local bragging rights against West Brom.

It may have only been 1-0, with a gift of a goal from a dreadful back pass, but that does not tell the full story of Wolves’ dominance in this Black Country derby clash.

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• Wolves had only 38% possession, their lowest share across the recent matches against Stoke, West Ham, Birmingham and Sheffield United.

• Wolves produced 0.26 xG, which works out at just 0.04 xG per shot. The average Wolves effort had roughly a 4% chance of becoming a goal.

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There is rarely a quiet week following Wolverhampton Wanderers!

Cesar Peixoto, the fans, and perhaps many of the players could have done without a midweek trip to Everton in the Carabao Cup just days before a huge Black Country derby clash against West Brom.

But how are Wolves shaping up for a big end to the week?

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• Wolves completely controlled the ball: 63.4% possession, with 495 passes attempted compared with Sheffield United’s 287.

• Wolves completed 412 passes—more than twice Sheffield United’s 202—with an impressive 83.2% accuracy.⁠

• Sheffield United did not win a single corner. Wolves won nine, making the corner count 9–0.

• The Blades managed only two touches inside Wolves’ penalty area in the entire first half, producing just 0.06 xG before the break.

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It may not have been pretty or convincing, but it was an important win for Wolves nonetheless.

Raul Jimenez’s 90th minute strike at Bramall Lane earned Wolves a vital three points against Sheffield United ahead of a crucial week.

As with most games this season, the performance offers up plenty of positive and negative talking points.

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Wolves have been guilty of leaving several head coaches light on options following summer transfer windows - but the same cannot be said this time.

Cesar Peixoto insisted he wanted two players for each position and the club has delivered that, with a few extra options on top.

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In our first article of this new series for Inside Wolves, Liam Keen takes a look at the issues surrounding the club.

Subscribers can also get involved in the comment section with their views - while we also encourage readers to offer up suggestions for their biggest talking points and topics of the week.

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• Wolves produced considerably more danger from fewer attacks: just 10 shots and 21 touches in Birmingham’s box at 2.47 xG. Birmingham had 15 shots and 36 box touches for only 1.39 xG.

• Wolves made an extraordinary 65 clearances, compared with Birmingham’s 30. Wolves had 41 headed clearances—almost one every two minutes during the second half.

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It was certainly a West Midlands derby to remember as Wolves and Birmingham battled it out on Sunday.

Wolves, having taken the lead twice, were fortunate to leave St. Andrews with a point after a disjointed second half display.

But what does the game tell us about Cesar Peixoto’s team?

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• Wolves had 17 shots to West Ham’s 12…and lost 4–2. Even stranger, Wolves had 57% possession and 31 touches in West Ham’s box compared with West Ham’s 28. On territorial volume, Wolves did a lot better on paper than the scoreline suggests

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At this early stage of the season, Tuesday night could be a crucial one for Wolves.

Not only because the transfer window closes at 11pm, but also due to the club’s trip to face West Ham in what could be a defining fixture come May.

The fact we have a major transfer window closing on the same night as fixtures being played is nonsensical and provides logistical challenges for clubs that could, and should, be avoided.

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• Fer López was everywhere. He had 76 touches — the most of any Wolves midfielder/attacker, won 10 duels, created a big chance and registered 0.24 xA, as well as the assist for Jordan James.

• López’s 10 duels won matched Raúl Jiménez for the most of any Wolves player. That’s a particularly interesting number for a No.10 who’s getting attention mainly for what he’s doing creatively.

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For a brief few hours Wolves were top of the Championship table on Saturday afternoon.

Charlton’s win at Preston bumped Wolves down to second - but after the disastrous 2025/26 season fans endured, this start is more than acceptable.

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There are just five days remaining of the summer transfer window and we could yet see plenty of business at Wolves.

Supporters were promised a comprehensive overhaul of the squad by chairman Nathan Shi and technical director Matt Jackson after last season’s disaster, but a change of head coach meant new boss Cesar Peixoto wanted time to assess the squad and he has ultimately come to different conclusions than predecessor Rob Edwards.

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Kieran Trippier — MCL Injury (Left Knee)

Official update:

• Suffered a left MCL injury vs Blackburn.

• Less severe than Rafiki Said’s earlier MCL issue.

• In a brace for one week.

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