In the current Premier League season, several players from Wolverhampton Wanderers are at risk of facing a one-match suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards. This article examines the implications of this situation and the rules regarding suspensions in effect.
Current Situation of Wolves Players
The Wolverhampton Wanderers are experiencing a difficult start to the season, having collected only one point from their first seven matches. Among the major concerns, it is noted that the team has accumulated the third highest number of yellow cards in the league, with a total of 22, surpassed only by Chelsea (27) and Manchester United (24).
Currently, 11 Wolves players have already received yellow cards, with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nelson Semedo, and Joao Gomes leading the pack, each having received three cards. New recruits Andre and Carlos Forbs along with Toti Gomes, Mario Lemina, and Yerson Mosquera are also in the risk zone, each with two warnings.
Yellow Card and Suspension Regulations
Under the Premier League regulations, a player who accumulates five yellow cards must serve an automatic one-match suspension. This rule applies only to league matches, which means a player can participate in Carabao Cup or FA Cup matches even if they have received warnings in previous games.
The Wolves players who are currently on the edge of suspensions need to be cautious, as having to cope without them could weaken the team, which is already short on players. Indeed, collecting ten yellow cards would result in a two-match suspension, which would be a significant blow to the squad.
Resetting Yellow Cards
It is important to note that the yellow card rule resets after the first 19 matches of the season. This means players can accumulate up to four warnings before incurring a suspension. However, as we are only seven matches into the season, the possibility that several Wolves players reach the threshold of five yellows seems plausible given the current pressure and their performances.
The Wolves supporters hope that this dynamic does not materialize, as every player on the team will be crucial to avoiding relegation during this critical period.
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