James Justin to be Leeds United hero with Mateus Mane battle vs Wolves
James Justin can lead Leeds United to glory against Wolves by keeping Mateus Mane quiet on Saturday.
Rob Edwards' team travel to Elland Road on 18 April and the 18-year-old will surely play a key role after a breakthrough season at the West Midlands club.
The Portuguese youngster has arguably been one of Wolves' best players in the current campaign, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 21 Premier League appearances.
Daniel Farke will surely task Justin with keeping Mane quiet if he starts, with the attacking midfielder usually operating in the spaces on the left.
Premier League survival looks realistic at Elland Road and another three points could potentially take the Peacocks over the line in their quest to maintain English top-flight status.
Leeds United must be careful of Mateus Mane vs Wolves
Mane has been influential in Wolves' upturn in form in recent weeks, giving Edwards a potent weapon up top.
The youngster is outperforming his xG of 1.36 in the Premier League this season, taking 1.4 shots per game and creating two big chances, as per Sofascore.
| Premier League Statistics | Mateus Mane |
| Appearances | 21 |
| Starts | 14 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Accurate passes per game | 11.1 (78%) |
| Successful dribbles per game | 1.0 (35%) |
| Total duels won per game | 3.9 (41%) |
| Average Sofascore rating | 6.8 |
What Justin may need to be careful of is the attacker's ability to win 1.8 fouls per game, with two penalties being awarded to the West Midlands outfit in that process, and the defender could potentially be the hero if he keeps the youngster at bay.
The Portuguese talent, who is reportedly valued at £50million at Molineux, has lost possession an average of 10.7 times in the Premier League, but has completed one successful dribble per game, giving the West Yorkshire outfit's defence something to think about going into the game.
Daniel Farke can be reason for Wolves heartbreak at Elland Road
Wolves will officially be the first team relegated from the Premier League in the current campaign if they lose to Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur beat Brighton & Hove Albion at home on the same day.
Vitor Pereira was sacked after failing to win any of his opening 10 league games with the West Midlands club and they haven't really recovered since.
Travelling supporters at Elland Road could be in for a sombre evening in LS11, but Wolves' relegation has looked inevitable for some time.
Farke has a chance to take a big step to avoid a return to the Championship with a win in West Yorkshire, with both the highs and lows of football possibly on show against Edwards' team.