After the match, Wolves boss Pereira was quizzed on why midfielder Mario Lemina was omitted from the matchday squad. Pereira then began an astonishing rant as he revealed all, he said: "I can't bring a player who tells me he is not in the mental condition to help the team. He wants to leave.

Facing a Newcastle team brimming with confidence was always going to be a tall order for a Wolves outfit with the worst defensive record in the division, but they were a little unfortunate to be behind at the interval at St James' Park.

Vitor Pereira watched on at St James’ Park as his Wolves team lost 3-0 to Newcastle United. In the job for four weeks, the new Wolves boss had over seen five matches, with three wins, one draw and just the one defeat.

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira says Mario Lemina is available for selection ahead of Monday's clash with Chelsea. Lemina, axed as captain before Pereira's arrival, requested not to be considered for selection for the midweek defeat to Newcastle United.

Mario Lemina has made a U-turn at Wolves and is available for selection until his future is resolved. The midfielder asked to be left out of the squad for the midweek 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, amid his desire to leave Molineux.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says former captain Mario Lemina must decide whether he wants to stay at the club for the remainder of their Premier League relegation battle. The midfielder is the subject of interest from Saudi club Al Shabab — coincidentally Pereira’s former side — and could leave in the January window.