Wolves put in a more respectable performance away at Liverpool, and Mateus Mane was the one player who stood out for Rob Edwards’ side.
A lapse in concentration cost Wolves in the first half as Liverpool netted two goals in quick succession.
The first saw Andre and Joao Gomes make a rather mediocre attempt to stop Jeremie Frimpong, while the second saw Santiago Bueno caught slightly out of position.
It was a game of minimal chances, with Tolu Arokodare given the responsibility of leading the line for Wolves, and he didn’t disappoint.
He held up the ball well, rose highest for the header that led to the goal, as well as occupied Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate well.
But it was Mateus Mane who stole the show in the gold shirt in what was the first Premier League start in his professional career for Wolves.
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Liverpool fans praise Mateus Mane for his Wolves display
Wolves fans have been calling for Mateus Mane to get his first start in the Premier League, and they finally got their wish against the defending champions.
Mane was the standout for the Old Gold, constantly taking on his defender, showing a burst of pace and providing some quality in the final third.
He was that good that even Liverpool fans took notice of his display on X.
@Mobyhaque1 stated.
“That Mateus Mane (18) for Wolves will be a superb player in a better team. He is Homegrown too.”
@lfcniran501 was impressed.
“Mateus Mane is pretty good.”
He caught the eyes of @lfckxnneth.
“This mateus mane guy actually looks cold.”
@_MaksII agreed.
“Mateus Mane looks a useful player.”
@TKSakyi even made a prediction.
“Mateus Mane will be good in the Championship.”
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