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It’s clear Wolves have let Vitor Pereira down massively after his latest comment

Vitor Pereira has discussed Wolves’ start to the season, explaining why he thinks the squad hasn’t clicked so far.

After a busy transfer window, the international break gives the Wolves boss time to reflect on the opening weeks and look ahead to the upcoming schedule.

Vitor Pereira has to figure things out quickly to avoid the relegation chatter from picking up steam.

itor Pereira, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux
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At the end of the season, Pereira’s contract runs out, so there is pressure on him to prove he’s the man for the job.

But Wolves’ behaviour in the transfer window has made it a tall task.

Vitor Pereira thinks the lateness of some signings has prevented Wolves from starting strong

As Wolves prepare for a return to Premier League action next weekend, Pereira has spoken about why the team isn’t firing on all cylinders.

Speaking to E&S, he explains: “If I have the chance to start with every player since the first day, I believe that in this moment our consistency would be different, tactically consistent, mentally consistent.

“When we are in the moment that one player comes, and after another player comes, and after another one, it’s like we lost ourselves in the GPS.”

Wolves weren’t efficient in their business, and it felt at times as though their targets were coming to them as they went, rather than being identified long in advance.

The signings this summer were fewer than many had hoped for, and none have Premier League experience. But the Portuguese manager thinks it’s only a matter of time before the players start to gel.

He continues: “We are not all on the same page in this moment, but I believe in a few weeks it will be a different team.”

Wolves’ September won’t be any easier than August

Wolves couldn’t manage a single point from their opening three games, and the next three don’t look any less challenging.

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Newcastle away is one of the toughest fixtures in the Premier League, even without their former talisman.

Leeds at home is the kindest of the three, but we have seen them get a result on two out of three outings, so the threat needs to be respected.

Spurs away comes next. Another difficult game.

Pereira and his squad don’t have the luxury of time to figure things out. These are tough, tough games, but if September ends and it’s still zero points, some uncomfortable conversations are sure to follow.