Wolves’ performances have looked much improved lately, but Hugo Bueno is critical of one element of his side’s approach.
It’s now three games without a loss for Wolves, winning against Everton in the cup and then two league draws against Spurs and Brighton.
Wolves have looked far better in those fixtures, and it’s certainly encouraging to see them stay in games. But those recent draws could have, and perhaps should have been wins, if not for late equalisers costing Vitor Pereira’s side on both occasions.
Hugo Bueno has been superb for Wolves this season, making the position his own and becoming an indispensable asset on both sides of the ball. Following the weekend’s clash with Brighton, the Spaniard shared his thoughts on how his team can build on these results.
Hugo Bueno says Wolves taking the wrong approach in games
The feeling after these last two league outings has been a mix of optimism and disappointment.
Optimism because the performances have been much better and Wolves have shown they can compete against top opposition. Disappointment because of how close they were to three points on both occasions.
After the Brighton game, Bueno spoke about the result, suggesting an area in which Wolves need to improve.
He says: “We have to try to attack more. When we are winning, we maybe sometimes drop the line too much.
“We just have to work it out somehow to not do it and stay in the match more, get that momentum and get more chances. Score one, two, three more goals so we don’t suffer that much.”
Certainly, in these recent games, Wolves had the chance to extend their advantage, but were maybe too focused on defending the lead.
There is plenty to be hopeful about with how the team has looked over this span, but the next objective has to be a maiden victory in the league, and that will require an uptick in aggression.
The international break comes at a bad time for Wolves
Many teams in the Premier League will welcome this break, seeing it as a time to reset and adjust the approach.
But for Wolves, the timing is far from ideal. There is real momentum building at Molineux with how the team has gone up a gear, but that momentum risks being slowed by long absences over the next couple of weeks.
As Bueno explains: “We get so many players away, so at the same time it’s a bit disappointing because we cannot work everyone together, but the players that stay in will give 100%.”
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The importance of the next two games cannot be overstated. Sunderland and Burnley are direct competitors of Wolves in the table, and facing them provides a golden opportunity to bridge the gap.
For Pereira, the timing of the international break is inconvenient, but all he and the coaching staff can do is work with those who remain and use this time to prepare for those crucial matches.