Unearthed clip shows Emmanuel Agbadou not talking to Wolves teammate in Newcastle defeat – Vitor Pereira warned what would happen

Wolves are having a strange season. Looking like relegation contenders under Gary O’Neil but reinventing themselves following Vitor Pereira’s appointment before suffering back-to-back Premier League defeats again, Wolves have experienced many highs and lows already this campaign.

The Old Gold will be desperate to secure their top-flight status, and with 17 games still to play, have enough time to do it. Results must start picking up, though, and with Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Liverpool all up next, the pressure is on.

Losing 3-0 to Nottingham Forest before Newcastle United recorded the same scoreline on Wednesday night, and now back in the relegation zone, Pereira must tighten up at the back.

For that to happen though, the Wolves manager must demand better communication from two of his most important players.

Crucial Emmanuel Agbadou mistake spotted

Wolves signed Emmanuel Agbadou earlier in the window to help bolster their backline. The Old Gold have high hopes for the 27-year-old but will be expecting to see a better performance than the one he put in against Newcastle.

Of course, Agbadou wasn’t Wolves’ only disappointment. Except for Matheus Cunha, who some feel should’ve started against Newcastle, the Wolves first team failed to turn up at St. James’ Park.

Agbadou and captain Nelson Semedo could’ve both played a lot better together, and this piece of tactical analysis shows why.

Failing to speak to each other in the build-up to Newcastle’s third, Agbadou’s absentmindedness and Semedo’s lack of communication allowed Anthony Gordon free rein inside Jose Sa’s box.

The England international is in excellent form, so he was never going to miss his chance from a matter of yards out.

Vitor Pereira proven right

The pressure on Agbadou to step up doesn’t just stem from being a new signing, he is also expected to improve Wolves in both departments.

Despite Agbadou playing several wayward passes against Newcastle, he is well-regarded and has been asked to initiate attacks from deep.

It has to be said though — Pereira warned Agbadou about the Premier League’s quality and that a lack of concentration can lead to opposition teams putting them to the sword — and it’s taken just one appearance for the Portuguese tactician to be proven right.

Fans will feel bittersweet about this though.

They will love their manager’s understanding of the demands of the Premier League, but will also feel let down by Agbadou’s underwhelming league debut, as well as Semedo’s disappointing return from injury.