Premier League legend Roy Keane brought up Wolves on a rather unflattering subject, how close they are to relegation.
The Wolves side that escaped relegation under Vitor Pereira’s leadership has been stripped for parts this summer.
The two best performers from last season, Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, have gone to opposite sides of Manchester, while former captain Nelson Semedo has left on a free.
Jorgen Strand Larsen is the latest rumoured exit, though Wolves’ stance remains a no for now.
The number and profile of exits have led many to tip Wolves for the drop, but Roy Keane offers some encouragement for Pereira’s side.
Roy Keane names one thing that could help Wolves avoid relegation scrap
In the latest edition of Stick to Football, the topic of discussion is what teams might be in trouble if they don’t sign more players this week.
Keane brings up Wolves, posing the question: “Do you think Wolves could get dragged down into it?”
He obviously sees some reasons for Wolves to come under threat from the promoted sides, though he does compliment one aspect of their play.
“At least Wolves create chances.”
But before fans get the chance to thank the Irishman for his kind words, he continues: “But could Wolves be one of them ones where you go ‘They’ll be fine’, but actually…”
Jamie Carragher adds: “They’ve lost two or three of their best players, haven’t they? And they could lose the centre-forward.”
Wolves’ chance creation hasn’t stood out too much in the opening two Premier League games, but the West Ham win was much better.
He could be right, but creation is only half the battle.
Wolves need more than just Jorgen Strand Larsen to score goals
Strand Larsen managed 14 goals last season. Along with Cunha’s 15, the pair accounted for more than half of Wolves’ Premier League goals.
The Brazilian is gone, leaving Strand Larsen as the only recognised goalscorer, and he might not even be in a Wolves shirt come next week.
The results so far point out the obvious. No goals yet in the Premier League, and no new strikers to change that.
Whether Strand Larsen stays or goes, that is a glaring issue that needs to be addressed by Monday at 7pm.