WOLVES dragged a 15-year-old kid out of a science lesson on Friday — because he may have to face Arsenal on Saturday night.
Right-back Wes Okoduwa will be the club’s youngest player at 15 years and 344 days if he plays.
Boss Gary O’Neil said: “I hope he’s had more fun with us than he would have in science!
“He’s ready for the game. He’s trained very well, he’s physically very good.
“It’s probably slightly too early in his development but it’s the situation we’re in.”
Wolves’ injury crisis means nine first-teamers are either sidelined or not fit enough to start against the title-chasing Gunners at Molineux on Saturday night.
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O’Neil added: “I’ve got ten senior outfield players that can start. We’re probably in the worst situation we’ve been in.
“But the positive is there are loads of young players involved against Arsenal.
“There might be a debut or two from the start for some of the younger lads. Some of those on the bench I don’t know too well, if I’m honest.
“They’ve been training with the academy more than with us but they were with us today.”
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If he plays, Okoduwa will also become the Premier League’s second-youngest player.
Seen as one of England’s brightest talents in his age group, Okoduwa has been linked with Manchester United and has featured for Wolves’ Under-21s.
Ironically, Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri is the Prem’s youngest player.
He featured against Brentford in September 2022 at the age of 15 years and 181 days.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
