Alious**FA Cup Showdown: Wolves Aim to Maintain Momentum Against Blackburn Rovers**
Ewood Park will be the focal point of FA Cup action this Sunday as Wolverhampton Wanderers gear up to face Championship side Blackburn Rovers in a highly anticipated fourth-round clash.
Wolves enter the fixture with renewed confidence after a string of positive developments. Their FA Cup journey under Vitor Pereira started on a high note with a convincing win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate. That victory set the tone, and the morale within the squad has only grown stronger following a 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa in the Premier League. Adding to the buzz, key forward Matheus Cunha inked a new contract, while deadline-day signings Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi bolstered the squad’s depth.
**Pereira Determined to Keep Winning Run Alive**
Vitor Pereira is eager to sustain Wolves’ upward trajectory, viewing the Blackburn encounter as another opportunity to push for silverware. Despite some pundits doubting Wolves’ chances—most notably Chris Sutton, who predicted a surprise Blackburn win citing potential squad rotation—Pereira has made his intentions clear: Wolves are not taking this lightly.
Addressing the speculation head-on, Pereira dismissed suggestions of fielding a weakened side. Reflecting on the previous round where established names like Joao Gomes, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Emmanuel Agbadou featured prominently, he emphasized that Wolves will once again put out a competitive lineup.
**”We’ll Start Strong”—Pereira Issues Bold Statement**
“We’ll start with a strong, committed team, though there will be some changes,” Pereira confirmed in an interview with the *Express & Star*. “I want to show my squad that I have complete trust in every player. Everyone is important to us.”
Pereira also underlined his laser-sharp focus on the task at hand. “I’m preparing solely for the Blackburn game. Thinking about Liverpool or any future fixtures would be a mistake. My mind is fully set on winning the next match. That’s all that matters.”
**New Signings in the Spotlight—Djiga and Munetsi’s Potential Debuts**
While Wolves fans will be reassured by Pereira’s commitment to fielding a strong team, much of the excitement also revolves around the potential debuts of new recruits Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi. Their inclusion remains uncertain, though, as they’ve only recently joined the squad.
“It’s a bit challenging,” Pereira admitted. “Marshall has trained with us just once, and Nasser will have his first session on Saturday. They need time to adapt and build chemistry with their new teammates.”
Nevertheless, Pereira’s words suggest that Wolves are approaching the fixture with determination, ambition, and a winning mentality. As they prepare to face a historically significant club like Blackburn Rovers, there’s only one goal in mind—progress to the next round.
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