Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is delighted with the arrival of Joao Gomes from Flamengo.

The 21-year-old joins a plethora of midfield options in the Wolves squad, while the club also jumped at the chance to prepare for the summer when they are likely to lose some key players – and Lopetegui believes Gomes has a big part to play at Molineux.

“I think Joao is a good choice for the club, for the present and the future," Lopetegui said.

“He is a young player. He has just arrived here and has to adapt to English football, the environment and find his rhythm.

“In Brazil they are more or less in pre-season so it's a different moment for the players. We have to put him in the same way as the rest of the players.

“He is a good choice for the present and future.

“It's not easy. When a player his going to change his life, his team and his country, of course it's not a easy moment for them.

“They are under a big stress and I asked him that because he was in the pre-season in Brazil.

“It's a good thing that the player wanted to come here, of course. It's important for us.

“I think it will be a good choice for him to be here with us and try to improve himself, and help us."

When asked if Gomes will be involved against Liverpool today, Lopetegui added: “We will see. We aren't going to reveal the squad list or our idea.

“He is ready and we are going to see if he is one of our choices or not.