On this episode, John and Declan are joined by Dave Azzopardi of Talking Wolves to discuss everything going on in Wolverhampton. The lads discuss what to expect from new manager Bruno Lage, the legacy of Nuno, and what the wandering Wanderers will need to do to climb back up the table this season.
Tag: Pedro Neto
How Wolves Have Struggled Without Raul Jimenez – Tactical Analysis (2020-21)
Since losing Raul Jimenez to a horrific head injury in November 2020, Wolves have picked up just 8 points in 11 matches. They've stumbled down the table to 14th, and they look a far cry from the side that finished 7th in previous back to back seasons. Without Raul Jimenez and a sudden abandonment of their back-three mantra, Nuno Espirito Santo's side look like a team that lack a clear identity to win football matches. This comes as a surprise, given that Wolverhampton had one of the clearest identities in the league two seasons in a row before this one. After their toothless performance in the second half against West Bromwich Albion, leading to a 3-2 defeat, we take a look at what's gone wrong for the Raul Jimenez-less Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020-21.