Midfielder Mario Lemina wants to leave Wolves, manager Vitor Pereira has said.
The 31-year-old missed Saturday. FA Cup win over Bristol City But Pereira said in his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's Premier League match against Newcastle that Lemina is fit and capable.
However, this was said at St James' Park after the game. Wolves lost 3-0.Pereira said Gabon international Lemina came to see him after the press conference and expressed his desire to leave.
“I can’t bring in a player who says he’s not in the right mental state to help the team. He wants to leave.” Ferreira said.
“I don’t know what happened in front of me, but with this energy and mentality, I don’t need him. I prefer to play with other players.”
“I have no complaints about Lemina or any issues with him.
“He told me he wanted to leave and informed the club of this decision a month ago.”
Lemina was club captain at the start of the season stripped of role Former manager Gary O'Neill spoke after an altercation with West Ham's Jared Bowen following the final whistle of West Ham's 2-1 loss at the London Stadium.
O'Neil said at the time that Lemina “will remain part of the team's leadership group.”
Lemina has played just 31 minutes since Pereira was appointed as O'Neill's replacement on 19 December.
Wolves are 18th in the table and remain in the relegation zone on goal difference after losing to Newcastle.
2025-01-15 23:51:58
Mario Lemina: The Wolves midfielder wants to leave the club, manager Vitor Pereira has said.
