16 Aug 2026 11:47:19
Just saw the match replay right now. Poor game, poor defence. One thing that everybody here can agree with is that Toti Gomes has to go (from the starting XI). We need a new LCB fast if Krejci is also leaving. We won't survive one minute against the likes of West Ham, Middlesbrough with this defence. Trippier was good. Moller Wolfe was decent, but Hugo Bueno got to start. Munesti was ok. Fer Lopez was class; he will be carrying the team. Rodrigo Gomes might not be ready, he should be used as a sub.
A new winger is necessary. Also Mane is not a winger, he plays better down the centre, like an inside forward, maybe he will play better when Hugo Bueno plays.
We also need to change the formation, maybe the old boring 3-4-2-1 will work in the championship. Also Bentley was decent; he is not quality, but you know what you expect from him. But still we need a new gk (Zetterstrom).
Conclusion : Krejci can't be sold, a young new winger on loan, a cb if Krejci is sold, change of formation.
Open to suggestions.
16 Aug 2026 14:24:28
Spot on, Adam.
Fer Lopez looks good with the nomadic role between midfield and wide attacker, with an eye for goal.
As much as I like Mane and Rodrigo Gomes, they can't play in the same 11. Mane tries to be like Fer Lopez, but he doesn't seem to pick the killer ball and attempts shots from distance instead of playing others in on goal. Rodrigo is great from the bench, but has he got 90 minutes in him?
Without Jordan James, Wolves need to develop that box to box midfielder. Before I get shot-down, Marshall Munetsi could become an important element, but the Molineux faithful seem to dismiss him.
Given a decent run and hopefully successful string of games, MM will grow in confidence, as I'm sure many others will after the debacle of last season. 2 or 3 1-0 wins on the trot should be the aim, then reassess. Those wins will require a change of goalkeeper (Sa) and centre defender, hopefully Krejci to replace Toti.
Early days, but the Blackburn game had too many incidents reminiscent of last season, especially during the second half.
16 Aug 2026 15:36:28
I agree with you on Munetsi, as I don't know why so many people don't like a player who seems to give 100% every game. Especially when you compare this to the likes of Mane, who it seemed like couldn't be bothered to track back on Friday, often leaving Wolfe (who didn't cover himself in glory either) 2 v 1. Also, whilst not the most technically gifted, Marshall could be perfect to play with Fer Lopez and Andre, who are both technically very good.
Whilst signing James would be nice, I currently think the flanks, in defence and goalkeeping are bigger issues that need solving first. Munetsi is a box to box player who will work hard every game, so I feel a lot of his criticism is undeserved.
16 Aug 2026 16:26:37
Until Mane starts playing for the team instead of himself, he is more a liability than an asset. He needs to learn when to shoot and when to play a teammate in.
16 Aug 2026 16:45:41
I agree with Wolvo.