Wolves entered the 2024/25 season with lots of optimism, and Micah Richards was tipping one Molineux star to make his mark.
The hope that was built up ahead of the campaign, though, soon faded away, as Wolves slipped dangerously down the table and Gary O’Neil received the sack.
Luckily for Wolves, O’Neil’s replacement would work wonders and guide the club to safety, with Vitor Pereira earning widespread praise since arriving.
Despite Pereira’s record-breaking start as Molineux boss, the Portuguese still hasn’t been able to change the fortunes of one Wolves player who was once tipped for big things – namely, Pablo Sarabia.
Micah Richards expected Pablo Sarabia to make big impact at Wolves
Sarabia has glittered in moments for Wolves, most notably his stunning free-kick against Manchester United, but the Spaniard has failed to really make his mark on a consistent basis
The 33-year-old has been used mainly as a super sub by Pereira this season, managing only six starts in the league.
He was, however, tipped for bigger things at Molineux, with Micah Richards earmarking the attacker as an important player heading into the 2024/25 season.
“I think Wolves can kick on if they can keep everyone fit. You mentioned [Matheus] Cunha, top scorer,” Richards told the Rest Is Football podcast in May 2024.
“Obviously, [Pedro] Neto was injured for big parts of the season. They have got [Pablo] Sarabia. I remember watching him at PSG, very good. [Mario] Lemina as well. Really good energy in midfield.”
Sarabia’s Wolves career has been a disappointment
With Sarabia now set to leave Wolves on a free this summer, many will view his time at Molineux as a disappointment given his undeniable talent.
The Spaniard has shown sparks in limited game time, but it seems as if his age has prevented him from making a mark in the fast-paced Premier League.
| Wolves stats | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| Pablo Sarabia | 76 | 8 | 12 |
Real Sociedad are interested in Sarabia, and a return to La Liga could be ideal for the attacker, with his superb technical ability being perfect in what many see as a slower and less physical league.