Wolves have seemingly turned a corner over the last week, and there is positivity seeping back into the club.
A strong result against Tottenham, although it was a disappointing end, has provided some confidence that Vitor Pereira can turn things around.
It has been a difficult start to the season, as the Old Gold lost multiple key players, and those who were brought in have struggled to adapt as quickly as the Portuguese head coach would have liked.
Jhon Arias looks to have finally settled in after a man-of-the-match performance against Spurs, but another player is still struggling to get into the team.
Ahead of playing Brighton, Vitor Pereira has now commented on a new signing’s lack of minutes so far.
Vitor Pereira says David Moller Wolfe will get his chance
David Moller Wolfe did not hit the ground running at Molineux.
He was left out of the squad to play Leeds and has been an unused substitute in the last three matchday squads besides that.
The Norwegian admitted that his few appearances have been tough, but the defender is committed to working his way back into Vitor Pereira’s plans.
Wolves host Brighton on Sunday afternoon, and Wolfe will be hoping he can play a part.
In his pre-match comments, Pereira specifically talked about the left-back’s lack of playing time.
Pereira said via Wolves’ official website, “He is one of the players that is fighting for his position in the best way. He is showing that he has quality, but Hugo [Bueno] is playing at a good level.
“It all depends, because if he keeps going with this work and he expresses himself and proves himself every day, then one day, he will have his chance to play, for sure.”
When that chance will arrive is unclear, as Hugo Bueno is quickly becoming a core player for the Old Gold.
Bueno is outperforming former Wolves man Rayan Ait Nouri in a key metric, highlighting how influential he has become this season.
Adapting to the Premier League has been hard for David Moller Wolfe
Moving from the Netherlands to England can be difficult, and Vitor Pereira is aware of that in regard to Moller Wolfe.
Pereira stated, “He’s a bit shy. Some players arrive in another world, and it’s like they were living here from a previous life, but for other players who come from different leagues, and the Dutch league is a different league, so you need some adaptation here.”
The intensity of English football is no doubt one of the most demanding in the world. The physicality and distances you have to cover make it tough to adapt.
Moller Wolfe needs time, and despite the rocky start, it is too early to write him off. However, he should still be concerned about Hugo Bueno’s form.
When he gets the chance, he must perform at the same level as the Spanish defender, or else he will get fewer and fewer opportunities.