Wolves ready for Torino crunch tie

Premier League side Wolves will today travel to Italy as they the club embark on the next stage of their incredible journey, as Nuno's club visit Torino for a Europa League tie. Wolves were amongst the top 10 sides in the Premier League last season and Nuno is confident his side can build on their recent successes.

Thursday will see the first leg of the two legged Europa League tie between the two clubs. Wolves last played in the UEFA Cup back in 1980, as they limped out of the tournament at the first stage. Wolves have had a tricky entry to this tournament, having played and defeated Crusaders and Pyunik Yerevan already. 

Torino are coached by former Inter Milan and Watford manager Walter Mazzarri, and the Italian boss discussed the club's recent development: "Wolves certainly need no introduction as they stopped Manchester United, who are one of the best teams in the world.

"They picked up a similar number of points to us and finished in the same position as us.

"Like us, they have kept their backbone of last season and made some important signings, who are slowly being integrated into a very organised team."

With two draws in two matches this season, Wolverhampton isn't off to the flying starts fans were hoping for. The team spent considerable sums on Jimenez, Cutrone, and Dendoncker in an effort to crack the top-six this season. 

That said, those first two matches were against quality sides -- Man United at home and away to Leicester -- and this Sunday's opponent, Burnley, is a rung below. The Clarets finished 15th last season with a 4-5-10 away record, including a 1-0 loss at Molineux Stadium. That's why a number of online betting sites have Wolves at 5/6 to pick up their first win this weekend.