Julen Lopetegui and his coaches believe striker Diego Costa has contributed greatly to Wolves’ improved performances of late, as the club mull over handing him a new contract at Molineux.
Wolves were hammered 6-0 by Brighton on Saturday.
While it was an horrendous day at the office, Wolves are still in a great position to secure Premier League safety.
With 37 points on the board and a seven-point gap to the drop zone, Wanderers are looking good for survival.
A couple more points should make absolutely sure.
The 6-0 thrashing aside, Wolves have made great strides in recent weeks. And Costa has played a big part in helping Wolves pull away from danger.
The star has now started the last five Premier League games for Wanderers.
Lopetegui has trusted him to lead the line, and he has done so brilliantly, with Matheus Cunha supporting him.
Costa’s influential showings have led to a conversation within the fanbase about his future.
He currently stands to leave at the end of the season.
But some want to see the £50,000-a-week star handed a contract extension, for the way he has helped change the culture at the club.
According to the Daily Mail, Lopetegui and his coaches believe Costa has contributed greatly to Wolves’ improved performances.
The head coach has been very impressed with his influence both on and off the pitch. He is now currently deciding whether to hand him a new one-year contract.
Diego Costa should be handed a new contract by Wolves, his influence is very clear
Over the past month or so, Costa has really come to the fore for Wolves.
Wolves have needed someone to lead from the front and he has absolutely stepped up.
It has proven to be a masterstroke from Lopetegui getting him into the team for this period.
One wonders where in the table Wolves would be had the manager selected someone else.
It is surely the right decision to hand him a one-year extension, if he himself is happy to stay. You can tell how much everyone at the club loves and respects him.
It would make no sense to just let someone like that go, especially if he’s open to staying.