With Jefferson Lerma ruled out of this clash with a hamstring injury, and Adam Wharton withdrawn before half-time with an injury midweek against Aston Villa, Crystal Palace are a bit light in midfield. That leaves a gap to fill, with Will Hughes the likely candidate to deputise.

The former Watford man is averaging 2.61 fouls per 90 this season, rising to 3.13 when filtering to away games only. He has registered at least two fouls in all three league starts this campaign.

He is an extremely willing and intense pressing player, now drawing an ideal matchup against the likes of Matheus Cunha, Joao Gomes and Andre in the Wolves midfield.

Last time out against Wolves, Hughes made one foul, but he was substituted after just 15 minutes with an injury. He should be looking at an extended minutes run with key players missing – he played the full 90 midweek against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup.