Who does everyone think will be Wilders "project" player that's always injured signing for next season?? There is always one! Plenty to choose from.
Adam Smith
- Bournemouth full-back
- Multiple muscle injuries over last few seasons
- Still very solid defensively, experienced
- Could drop into Championship as a plug-and-play RB
Joe Worrall
- Nottingham Forest CB
- Injury-hit spells + lost rhythm after promotion
- Strong Championship pedigree previously
- Good aerial presence + leadership at this level
Kortney Hause
- Former Aston Villa CB
- Serious knee injuries have derailed him
- When fit: dominant physically, ideal for Championship battles
- Classic low-cost, high-risk CB signing
Josh Dasilva
- Brentford midfielder
- Major hip injury + recurring setbacks
- Ball-carrying midfielder with real upside
- If managed properly, could be top 6 Championship quality
Keinan Davis
- Aston Villa striker (Championship loans previously excellent)
- Constant injury interruptions
- Physical profile is elite for Championship
- Proven at this level (Forest promotion season)
Cauley Woodrow
- Luton / Burnley-level striker
- Injury disruptions + inconsistency
- Still a very intelligent forward
- Works well in two-striker systems
Ivan Cavaleiro
- Former Wolves winger
- Injury-hit decline after Premier League peak
- Technically very strong
- Could still produce in bursts in Championship
Kamil Grosicki
- Slightly outside age but fits the model historically
- Injury issues + inconsistency
- Still dangerous in transition
Tyler Roberts
- Former Leeds United
- Constant injuries stalled development
- Still technically sharp, versatile forward
Josh Onomah
- Fulham
- Injury problems stalled what was a high-upside career
- Ball-carrying 8/10
- Big “if fit” signing
Ashley Barnes
- Injury-prone later years
- Still extremely effective in Championship systems