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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo braced for 'nightmare' Christmas schedule with games against Tottenham and Man United within 48 hours likely to stretch his squad to breaking point

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is bracing for a 'nightmare' festive period as his side prepare to resume their Premier League campaign against Southampton on Monday night.

Nuno believes his squad will be stretched to its limit over the next few months as the hectic schedule continues amid the continuing backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wolves host Tottenham on Boxing Day and travel to Manchester United two days later and Nuno insisted: 'Moaning is a waste of time but it doesn't take away from how hard it is for the players - it's something we have to deal with because different people are making the decisions.