Wolves are desperate for a win to kick-start their season, with Southampton looking to build on their recent victory and climb out of the relegation zone. The match at Molineux has high stakes for both teams, as they battle to avoid slipping further into the danger zone.

Wolves’ poor form has been a constant talking point, and fans will be hoping for a change of fortunes. However, there is one player who has seemingly squandered his chance to start against Southampton, much to the frustration of a Wolves expert.

Wolves’ 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace last weekend was a missed opportunity to secure vital points, especially after they fought back to equalize only to concede late to Marc Guehi. The frustration at Molineux was palpable, and now one player, who had a chance to impress, has seemingly blown his opportunity to start against Southampton.

With the stakes high for both teams at the bottom of the table, this player’s poor performance has left fans questioning his place in the starting lineup for this crucial fixture.

Pablo Sarabia’s performance in Wolves’ 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace has cost him a chance to start in the crucial match against Southampton, with fans expressing their frustration. The Spaniard had two golden opportunities to put Wolves ahead but squandered them both, and now, with Gary O’Neil under immense pressure to secure a win, Sarabia’s wasted chances could see him dropped for the upcoming fixture.

Journalist Liam Keen believes Sarabia should be benched for the Southampton clash, as his inability to convert key opportunities could be a critical blow for Wolves in their fight to stay out of the relegation zone.

Liam Keen didn’t hold back in his criticism of Pablo Sarabia’s performance, labeling it “dreadful” and suggesting that his chance to start has now passed. Speaking on the E&S Podcast, Keen described how the fans’ ironic cheers when Sarabia was substituted were justified, as he failed to make any impact on the game, missing two clear chances and putting in a poor overall display.

Keen pointed out that Sarabia, an experienced player, should be performing at a higher level, especially in a crucial match for Wolves. He believes Sarabia has now dropped to the back of the queue and should expect to find himself on the bench for the upcoming game against Southampton.

Given Pablo Sarabia’s performance against Crystal Palace, starting him against Southampton would be a bold decision for Gary O’Neil. Sarabia had moments of promise, getting into dangerous positions, but his inability to convert chances and lack of composure left much to be desired. That said, it was his first league start of the season, and he may have been rusty. O’Neil could consider that Sarabia deserves another opportunity to redeem himself, especially if he sees potential in the positions he creates.

However, with the likes of Carlos Forbs, Goncalo Guedes, and Hwang Hee-chan all available, O’Neil might be tempted to give Sarabia a rest and go with more reliable or in-form options. Ultimately, Sarabia’s performance against Southampton will likely determine whether he earns another chance or is dropped back to the bench.