Rayan Ait-Nouri has admitted really liking playing as a left wing-back for Wolves as it suits his attacking style.
The Algeria international has seen Gary O’Neil tweak Wolves’ formation in recent weeks.
For the visit of Manchester City, the head coach went with a back three and wing-backs.
It was the system Wolves were famous for, and the system that resulted in so much success under Nuno Espirito Santo.
It worked an absolute treat against City, with Wolves winning 2-1 at Molineux.
O’Neil then stuck with it against Aston Villa.
Ait-Nouri has been speaking about playing as a wing-back again – and it’s clear he’s a fan of the role…
Rayan Ait-Nouri loves O’Neil decision to revert formation as he admits he really likes to play as a wing-back
Ait-Nouri appeared on Wolves Weekly to talk about life at Wolves right now, and the start to the new season.
Ait-Nouri has made it clear he’s really happy at the moment.
And he is very much enjoying working under O’Neil, who he says has given him confidence.
On playing as a wing-back again, the 22-year-old said: “We’ve played before like this, five at the back, so I know the position. It’s good because I can attack more. I need to stay focused defensively because I need to progress in this part. I enjoy attacking, shooting, and I have more chance to provide an assist or score.”
£10 million signing Ait-Nouri has always been known for being very attack minded.
He carries the ball really impressively, with Dan Bentley recently claiming the youngster is actually one of the best dribblers he has ever seen.
Wing-back suits Ait-Nouri down to a tee
It’s been really interesting to see Wolves go back to a back three and wing-backs.
Of course, it is no longer the main formation at Molineux so, going back to it for certain games is always a fascinating concept.
But Ait-Nouri definitely suits playing as a wing-back.
He has the license to push a bit higher, where he can be dangerous with his attacking qualities.
This, in the knowledge that he will likely have someone like Toti Gomes mopping up behind him and covering the space.