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

Vitor Pereira believes inverted wing-backs could cause 'different problems' for Premier League opposition, but the Wolves boss will not take that risk with his centre-backs.

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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.