Matheus Cunha has been Wolves’ talisman this season.

Cunha has been involved in 11 goals in his last 11 Premier League appearances, scoring seven and assisting four.

He is also the first Wolves player to score as many as 16 top-flight goals in a calendar year since John Richards netted 18 in 1980.

Some fans wondered whether Wolves been become a little over reliant on the Brazilian this season.

Encouragingly, under new boss Vitor Pereira, there have been signs the load will be spread around should Wolves be forced to cope without him during an enforced period of absence.

Cunha is facing a potential ban after being charged for misconduct by the Football Association following Wolves’ 2-1 defeat by Ipswich earlier this month.

Cunha was also withdrawn during the half-time interval against Spurs with a hamstring injury.

“I think it’s not bad,” Pereira said. “But he complains about some pain. He said ‘coach, it’s best to stay out’ and I respect the player.”

Whether it is injury or suspension, Pereira’s Wolves should be able to cope.