"We can cause different problems" - Wolves boss keen on wing-back experiment

Among a number of surprises from his team selection against Newcastle at the weekend, Pereira also switched wing-backs Hugo Bueno and Rodrigo Gomes to play on the opposite flanks.

Pereira is prepared to invert his wing-backs and wingers in future games, but says he will not do the same with his back three.

"It's not easy to play as a defender on the left side with a right foot," Pereira said.

"Some players can do it, but in that position I prefer a left foot.

"In attack, the wing-backs and the forwards, I like the opposite foot.

"If we have the possibility to change them during the game, we can cause different problems."

When pressed further if he would consider swapping his centre-backs around, Pereira insisted: "In the three defenders I prefer to play with a right foot on the right side and a left foot on the left side."

With the addition of Ladislav Krejci in the summer, Wolves now have six centre-backs for the three positions in defence.

A big part of Pereira's summer plan was to add competition and he is eager to keep all six defenders for the full season.

"We have six players for three positions and this is what I want to have," he said.

"I don't have any intention to lose any defenders."

Yerson Mosquera was given his first Premier League start against Newcastle, since suffering a serious knee injury last year.

"He had a very serious injury and I cannot push him too much because I need to respect the medical department," Pereira added.

"I like him as a player and I like the character. He can give everything."