West Ham managed to register new signing Pablo Felipe in time to be included in the squad for this afternoon’s clash with Wolves—but what can supporters realistically expect from him?

A Bench Role Looks Most Likely

If Pablo Felipe has travelled with the squad and been selected, his role at Molineux is expected to be a limited one. With just a single training session in claret and blue, it would be a huge surprise to see him thrown straight into the starting XI.

Instead, all signs point to Felipe beginning the match on the bench.

Unchanged Front Three Expected

Callum Wilson only played an hour in Thursday’s match, which suggests he should be fit enough to start again this afternoon. If that’s the case, West Ham are likely to line up with the same attacking trio that started against Brighton:

• Lucas Paquetá

• Callum Wilson

• Jarrod Bowen

That setup would leave no immediate space for Felipe from the opening whistle.

When Could Pablo Felipe Be Introduced?

Wilson rarely completes a full 90 minutes, and once he begins to tire—usually around the hour mark—changes are expected. However, Felipe may not be Nuno’s first option off the bench.

A more likely scenario would see Wilson replaced by Summerville, with Paquetá pushed further forward. Felipe could then be introduced later in the game, potentially replacing Paquetá in a more advanced role.

Scoreline Will Decide Everything

Felipe’s minutes may depend entirely on how the match is unfolding:

• If West Ham are losing or drawing: He could be introduced with around 20 minutes to go.

• If West Ham are cruising: A late cameo of around 10 minutes seems more realistic.

• If West Ham are protecting a narrow lead: He may not feature at all.

A Taste of What’s to Come

While fans will be eager to see West Ham’s new signing in action, this afternoon is more likely to be about getting Pablo Felipe his first taste of Premier League football rather than making an instant impact.

Patience will be key—but his moment will come. ⚒️