Fer Lopez finally made his first Premier League start for Wolves in the clash against Leeds, and he wasted no time making an impression.
The summer signing, who joined to fill the creative void left in the squad, delivered his first assist of the season in a lively first-half display.
It is the first time this season that the Old Gold have had the lead in a Premier League match.
Fans had been calling for Lopez to start in recent weeks, with Wolves lacking invention in the final third.
Lopez has provided exactly the spark supporters had been demanding, with a lovely assist to Ladislav Krejci, who got his first goal for the club.
Wolves fans react to brilliant Fer Lopez assist
Dave Edwards recently heaped praise on Fer Lopez for his off-the-ball intelligence, and Wolves fans have since taken to social media to rave about his brilliant first-half display against Leeds.
@portuguesedegen said: “Fer Lopez you beautiful footballer.”
@pollivision: “Very good assist by Fer Lopez.”
@krittterrr: “fer lopez with the long sleeves and the popped collar today, absolute star boy.”
@Undermodified: “Fer Lopez assist, my baller.”
@TomWWFC_: “Fer Lopez this is R rated levels of filth.”
The midfielder deserves all of the praise for his first-half performance.
He was constantly looking to get on the ball, showing composure in tight spaces and linking play with precision.
His vision and weight of pass were evident in the assist he provided.
Why Lopez fits Vitor Pereira’s system
Lopez is well-suited to Vitor Pereira’s tactical approach, with his versatility allowing him to slot into different shapes.
Pereira has suggested that he will be flexible with formations, switching between the 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 depending on the opponent.
In a 3-4-3, he can operate as a traditional number 10 linking midfield to attack, while in a 3-5-2, he has the freedom to roam into pockets and progress the ball.
His creativity and passing give the Old Gold a cutting edge that has been missing in recent weeks.
The 21-year-old has already shown that with regular minutes, he is more than capable of becoming a central figure in Pereira’s system.