Wolves fell to another defeat in the Premier League, this time against Aston Villa.
The Old Gold were looking to upset the odds at Villa Park, with Rob Edwards having had a much better week of preparation.
But Wolves came unstuck after failing to convert a number of chances they had, before Boubacar Kamara scored for the hosts in the second-half.
Who do you think was Wolves’ best performer in the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa?
Emi Martinez also, unfortunately, had an inspired afternoon between the sticks for Villa.
Following Sunday’s game, Molineux News looks at a few takeaways from Rob Edwards’ second game in charge.
Wolves had more threat, but lacked ruthlessness
Wolves probably fared a lot better in this game than most expected them to, given the contrasting form of the two teams.
Wanderers had several chances today, but could not breach Martinez’s goal.
The goalkeeper played his part, but Wolves also lacked a cutting edge. The chance that Jorgen Strand Larsen had when Jean-Ricner Bellegarde squared it to him should have resulted in a goal.
Yes it was good defending by Pau Torres. But equally, the Norwegian might have got his effort away quicker.
Ultimately, this game – and the way Wolves lost it – again pointed to a lack of ruthlessness, which has been an issue all season long. The loss of game-changing players has been catastrophic.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde must start every game for Wolves
Wolves have had creativity problems all season, but Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is a player who can make things happen.
He may not be anywhere close to Matheus Cunha’s level, but he is a decent option to play in that inside left role.
Wolves had chances but fell short against Aston Villa
Often he is the only player who wants to take a risk for Wolves, and can use his mobility to drive forwards and exploit spaces.
There is no reason why Marshall Munetsi should be playing ahead of him.
Rob Edwards ready to turn to youth
It was suggested that Edwards’ appointment was a win for the young players at Molineux with aspirations of playing in the first-team.
Against Villa, Edwards turned to both Tawanda Chirewa and Mateus Mane, as he sought to get his side back into the contest.
Perhaps we will be seeing this duo take to the field more often going forward.
Wolves have been woeful at times this season, so Edwards might want to send a message to some of his senior players by showing he is not afraid to call on youngsters.
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Jhon Arias’ struggles continue
Arias was brought back into Wolves’ starting XI against Villa, but didn’t take his chance.
The Colombia international has really struggled since making his move from Fluminense, and today those struggles continued.
Wolves thought they’d scored in the first-half through Strand Larsen, but Arias was blocking Martinez from an offside position, meaning it was ruled out.
It was unlucky as he’d made a run to the front post and he just naturally ended up there. But that’s just the way things have been going for him.
Arias also got lucky to avoid a red card in the second-half for a jumping challenge. VAR instructed Chris Kavanagh to view the pitch-side monitor, but the referee only brandished a yellow card.
There were some good moments, but sadly there wasn’t much threat again (0.09 xG, via Sofascore) and it feels like he’s crying out for a goal.
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