Wolves’ winless streak continued with a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United, extending a poor run of form that stretches all the way back to the end of last season.
The Old Gold suffered a fifth straight defeat last weekend, leaving morale at an all-time low among the fanbase.
Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen admitted the whole squad shares the blame for the disappointing start to the season.
Manager Vitor Pereira suggested that everything could change with one positive result, but some Wolves fans remain unconvinced by the manager’s optimism.
The Carabao Cup clash against Everton offers the perfect opportunity to turn things around, and ahead of the encounter, we’ve identified three key changes Pereira must make.
Drop Emmanuel Agbadou
Emmanuel Agbadou has struggled to replicate the form that made him stand out last season, when he immediately impressed Wolves fans with his performances.
Signs of a dip were evident during pre-season, and those concerns have carried into the league campaign.
He has made numerous mistakes in recent matches, leaving the defence exposed on multiple occasions.
Agbadou’s poor performance against Leeds epitomised his difficult start to the season.
Removing him from the starting lineup could protect him from further pressure while giving the team a more stable defensive option.
Recall Matt Doherty and Santi Bueno to strengthen the defence
Wolves need more experience in the backline, especially with younger defenders like Yerson Mosquera struggling to find form this season.
Everton have a physical and dynamic front line, and Wolves must be prepared to cope with their strength and movement.
Bringing Matt Doherty and Santiago Bueno back into the defence would provide the composure and leadership that Pereira’s side is currently missing.
Doherty showed his versatility last season, impressing as a wide centre-back under Pereira with his defensive awareness and ability to step into midfield.
While neither player is a long-term solution, they offer short-term stability and can help shore up a leaky defence.
Revert to last season’s tactics
Pereira discovered a winning formula last season that ultimately kept Wolves in the Premier League.
The system was simple, with wing-backs pushing high and the attacking midfielders roaming inside.
It was pragmatic, sacrificing possession while posing a real threat on the break and at set pieces.
The manager needs to return to this approach to revive Wolves’ form, as pressing high and building out from the back have led to costly individual errors.
While not the most aesthetically pleasing style, it grinds out results and that is exactly what the Old Gold need right now.