Wolves vs Leeds United - Joao Teixeira pushing to start against Leeds
Posted Friday, October 21, 2016 by PA
Benfica loanee Joao Teixeira is pushing for a start when Wolves host Leeds after coming off the bench to good effect against Brighton in midweek.
Winger Jordan Graham remains sidelined after a second bout of knee surgery.
Nouha Dicko could drop out of the starting line-up after struggling against the Seagulls as he continues to regain full fitness after long-term knee problems.
Defender Kourtney Hause is back in favour and should retain his place, however, despite a patchy showing in Tuesday's defeat.
Leeds head coach Garry Monk could select from an unchanged squad as he has no new injury or suspension problems following the midweek home draw against Wigan.
Right-back Gaetano Berardi is pushing for a return to the squad after recovering from a long-term hamstring injury that has kept him out so far this season.
Winger Stuart Dallas (thigh) is still out after missing the last two matches and skipper Liam Bridcutt (broken metatarsal) has targeted a return to training early next month.
Leeds have lost 1-0 in their last two away games, at Bristol City and last week at Derby.
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