Marshall Munetsi has said one player has been ‘exceptional’ for Wolves over the last few weeks.
Heartbreak ensued at Molineux as Jan Paul van Hecke crushed hopes of a first Premier League win with an 86th-minute equaliser.
Munetsi had originally forced an own goal from Bart Verbruggen shortly after Vitor Pereira was shown a red card and for some time it was not quite clear what it was for.
The reason for the red card has now been revealed by Wolves’ assistant coach.
While it was the Zimbabwean who forced the goal, the midfielder had praise for another Wolves player following the game.
Marshall Munetsi praises Sam Johnstone after latest performances
Sam Johnstone has come into the team following poor form from Jose Sa, and the Englishman has taken his chance with both hands.
Marshall Munetsi was full of praise for the shot-stopper after the match.
Munetsi said via Wolves’ official website, “I think he’s been exceptional since he came in. He’s been exceptional. He’s been commanding really well and making crucial saves.
“But it’s also difficult for him today because he deserved the clean sheet but we let him down as his teammates.”
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Johnstone was truly great at making saves against Brighton but he did have some trouble throughout. He appears to still be getting his bearings, as there were a couple of spills during the match.
However, that is not to take away from the performances he has been putting in. His 58th-minute save was one of the biggest highlights in the game.
Jose Sa will find it tough to break back into starting XI
At the moment it seems like Jose Sa’s time as Wolves’ number one has come to an end.
There is no reason other than injury that Johnstone should be benched. Sa did improve his game the last time he was dropped, but there are no signs of his goalkeeper compatriot’s form dipping.
Jose Sa will have to bide his time, and his chance may come against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup at the end of October.
The Old Gold host the Blues at Molineux on October 29th, and it could be a reverse of roles for the Portuguese and Johnstone.