Vitor Pereira confirmed Lemina had asked to leave Wolves in a damning verdict of the situation. He was left out of a 3-0 loss to Newcastle United on Wednesday (January 15). The Portuguese coach said the veteran midfielder had told him he wasn't in the 'mental condition' to 'help the team'.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says former captain Mario Lemina must decide whether he wants to stay at the club for the remainder of their Premier League relegation battle. The midfielder is the subject of interest from Saudi club Al Shabab — coincidentally Pereira’s former side — and could leave in the January window.

Midfielder Mario Lemina wants to leave Wolves, says head coach Vitor Pereira after their 3-0 defeat at Newcastle.

Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina has reversed his stance at Molineux and declared himself available for selection as he awaits a resolution over his future.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says Mario Lemina was left out of the squad to face Newcastle United after telling the club he wants to leave. Pereira says he left the former Wolves captain at home after he told him he was not in the right frame of mind to play for the club.