Neves insists Wolves cannot afford to think about Champions League qualification

Ruben Neves has dismissed talk of Wolves Champions League charge.The midfielder has called for calm ahead of the Europa League clash with Espanyol.Wolves are 4-0 up from the first leg of their last 32 tie and face the LaLiga strugglers in Barcelona on Thursday.Winning the Europa League would earn a Champions League spot, while fifth place in the Premier League could also earn a place at the top table of club football if Manchester Citys appeal against their European ban failsWolves are eighth in the top flight, two points adrift of fifth, but Neves refused to consider challenging the elite.We cant talk about it at this moment. Its a very good moment but we have our feet on the ground, he said.We know what were capable of but we have to be focused on our competitions to keep our pace. Its not fair to think about it at the moment.Our philosophy is always game-by-game. After well look to the Premier League. Its not the moment to speak about the Champions League.Neves scored a spectacular 25-yard volley in last weeks win at Molineux, adding to Diogo Jotas hat-trick.He is yet to score inside the box from open play with 12 of his 15 goals coming from outside the area and three from the penalty spot.From the academy Ive always liked to shoot from outside the box, he said. A lot of times before its about my position so I dont go inside the box too many times.So every time I have a chance to shoot Ill try. Its a solution for the team, if I can help.I always looked at (Andrea) Pirlo, in Portugal Hulk and Fredy Guarin can do amazing goals. Its hard to see someone and try to do the same thing.I want to improve and Ive improved alone because fortunately I have that quality in my football.Wing-back Jonny has not travelled with Wolves due to an ankle injury he suffered in Sundays 3-0 win over Norwich.Boss Nuno Espirito Santo said: He had a strong kick, hes in pain, its normal procedures treatment in the morning and afternoon and hopefully he doesnt stay out too long.The game is Wolves 45th of the season and, while they remain in the hunt for a possible Champions League place, Nuno gave credit to his players.He added: I will not say we dont suffer, its tough and its very demanding on the players.You see the schedule, you only have two days to play a tough game in the Premier League.The game is 0-0, this is how we face it. Its a tough stadium to come to and we have to be very focused.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){

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