Matheus Cunha’s ban might not be ideal but it could have been a lot worse for Wolves.

The two-game suspension handed out by the Football Association for his altercation with a member of Ipswich’s security staff this month could even be viewed as lenient.

He will miss Monday’s visit of Nottingham Forest and the FA Cup third round trip to Bristol City.

There was a large chance Cunha would have been rested for the game at Ashton Gate and he has been available to face Leicester, Manchester United and Tottenham since the incident. The ban appears to have fallen in Wolves’ favour.

The goals against Leicester and United helped Wolves to six crucial points and they are only losing him for one game in their battle against the drop.

Hwang Hee-Chan’s resurgence in the last two games, with his first goals of the season, at least gives new boss Vitor Pereira another option in his absence.

Cunha’s goals and influence have been crucial to Wolves this season and to only lose him for one league game can play into their hands in the survival fight.