Wolves’ poor form continued at the weekend with Aston Villa coming from behind to win at Villa Park.
The pressure is really starting to crank up now on Gary O’Neil, after four defeats in five Premier League games so far.
If you go back to last season, it is now just two wins in 18 games.
Fans knew it would be a tough start given the fixtures. But it has been alarming to see Wolves take the lead in some games and not get the job done.
Against Villa and Newcastle, Wolves led but went on to lose both contests in the second-half.
It is undoubtedly a tough moment. But O’Neil insists everyone remains together in the dressing room.
If Wolves are to kickstart their season, then the likes of Matheus Cunha will be key. The Brazilian had a short message for fans after Saturday’s defeat.
Matheus Cunha sends 13-word message after Wolves’ defeat to Aston Villa
Some Wolves fans are growing increasingly concerned.
Wolves were always going to find it hard to pick up points in the opening weeks of the new season.
But Wolves have been competitive in games and should now be sat on more than just one point.
At the moment, it seems like there could be a mentality problem. Because it has been notable how much Wolves drop off in the second-half of games.
O’Neil must find a way to get some points on the board soon, and former Molineux full-back Andy Thompson feels that there should be a change of approach, and that Wolves should become grittier and more ‘horrible’ on the pitch.
Wolves at least have Cunha in decent form, with the Brazilian scoring his second of the season at Villa.
Cunha cut a frustrated figure at times on Saturday, and he no doubt shares what the fans are feeling right now.
He was one of the only players to send a message to fans after the defeat to Villa, writing on Instagram: “Without many words, work will always be paid. See you in the next.”
Cunha can drag Wolves out of trouble
The situation is precarious at the moment and it is important for everyone to stick together.
It is concerning that Wolves cannot seem to play at a good level for a full game.
Cunha is going to be very important for Wanderers in this tough period. There is an argument that he is Wolves’ best player now after the sale of Pedro Neto. But he is also a brilliant, positive character.
He is infectious, and he has the potential to be an inspirational figure during this tough run.