Wolves came so close to getting their first Premier League win of the season on Saturday against Tottenham Hotspur, and Dave Edwards has dropped an emphatic verdict about one player who impressed.
Vitor Pereira was just seconds away from enjoying a huge three points for Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Wolves had gone into injury 1-0 up after a goal early in the second-half from Santiago Bueno.
But Joao Palhinha’s last-gasp strike broke Wolves hearts, and Wolves are still searching for that elusive first win.
Despite the frustrating end to the game though, Wolves could take a lot of positives.
Jhon Arias had his best game in a Wolves shirt according to Dave Edwards, and few will disagree with that assessment.
And Edwards also came to an emphatic verdict about Marshall Munetsi.
Wolves better when Marshall Munetsi plays, insists Dave Edwards
Munetsi has always been a firm favourite with Vitor Pereira.
The Zimbabwe international joined the club back in January from Reims, and has started the majority of games he’s been available for.
He played more advanced last season, and this term he has operated more as a box-to-box midfielder.
Wolves have looked much better against Everton and Spurs – and Munetsi has caught the eye in both games.
For Dave Edwards it is simple – Wolves are a better team when he’s on the pitch.
He said in his latest E&S column: “Munetsi polarises opinion but this Wolves team needs him.
“I think they are such a better outfit with him in the team and he did well again.”
Previously, Edwards insisted that Munetsi must start for Wolves in a 3-4-3 formation. Now it seems he wants the midfielder playing regardless of system.
Munetsi must be a joy to play with
As Edwards says, Munetsi does divide opinion within the Wolves fanbase.
Plenty believe that he does not bring enough quality on the ball to go with his relentless running.
But the manager clearly loves what he brings to the table, with Pereira describing Munetsi as an ‘animal’ after the draw with Spurs.
He does get through a huge amount of work when he plays, and this surely makes him a joy for others to play alongside.
Last season we heard Pereira partly put Jorgen Strand Larsen’s improvements down to Munetsi, and there are probably lots of players in that dressing room who appreciate his contributions to the team.