Wolves must find grit and shape to salvage their season
Four games, zero points, two goals scored marks Wolves’ worst start in club history.
Vítor Pereira’s side sit bottom of the Premier League.
Seventeen teams have started like this; however, only eight avoided relegation.
Only Everton survived such a start last season.
Three straight one goal defeats show Wolves are edged, not blown away.
Still, they were edged by Bournemouth 1-0, then lost 3-2 to Everton, and edged again by Newcastle 1-0.
Perhaps this is a blip or deeper trouble?
With promoted sides coming up in five weeks, Wolves need points fast.
However, the pattern is self inflicted errors, a lack of cutting edge, and a disjointed structure under pressure.
Tactics revolve around shape, guts, territory, and a midfield that bites over flair.
Jose Sá must be alert; a high line would be reckless.
Rivals are West Brom for life, and any southern side that treats Wolves as a temporary inconvenience.
There will always be a jab at those who doubt them.
Yet, resilience and organisation will be tested in the next fixtures.
- Wolves face the worst start in club history but must rely on grit and defensive discipline rather than flash.
- Issues are self inflicted errors, lack of cutting edge, and a fragile structure behind Pereira.
- Points must come in the next fixtures by staying compact and avoiding risky high lines.
Jose Sá
Wolves