Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a confidence-boosting level towards Brighton and Hove Albion on the weekend. The end result was made much more outstanding contemplating the Outdated Gold trailed 2-0 till the ultimate jiffy, coming again to nab a share of the spoils.
Gary O’Neil isn’t out of the woods but, however the struggle his gamers confirmed towards a workforce shining underneath Fabian Hurzeler illustrates that the Molineux facet are battling onerous to safe their first Premier League win of the season.
If the identical workforce begins towards Crystal Palace on Saturday, the drought could come to an finish.
Matheus Cunha & Rayan Ait Nouri’s stats vs Brighton
Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri had been the saviours for O’Neil on the weekend, scoring the targets to rescue some extent away from house.
If the duo can keep match over the subsequent few months, they are going to be crucial to preserving Wolves within the prime flight. Not solely did the Brazilian rating the equaliser, however he additionally succeeded with three of his 5 dribble makes an attempt, made 4 key passes, created an enormous probability and was fouled twice.
Elsewhere, Ait-Nouri accomplished 92% of his passes and tried seven dribbles – succeeding with 4 – whereas additionally profitable six floor duels through the sport, providing loads of help to Cunha down the left flank.
In the event that they proceed this manner, it might be onerous to maintain them on the membership. Cunha earns £60k-per-week, whereas Ait-Nouri is reportedly incomes solely £10k-per-week. Each will be capable of earn considerably extra in the event that they transfer to a different membership, little question about that.
One of many membership’s highest earners is taking house extra per week than the duo mixed, but has barely had an affect this season…
Why O’Neil should now promote Pablo Sarabia
Final season, Pablo Sarabia was spectacular underneath O’Neil. Throughout 36 video games in all competitions, not solely did he rating 4 occasions, however the former Paris Saint-Germain gem chipped in with ten assists, serving to his facet end away from the relegation zone.
This season has been a distinct story. Regardless of Pedro Neto leaving in the summertime, the Spaniard has made zero begins within the Premier League, enjoying solely 73 minutes in whole.
Sarabia has created zero huge possibilities throughout his time on the pitch, averaging just one key move per sport and shedding possession eight occasions per sport, regardless of averaging simply 28 minutes per outing within the prime flight.
Sarabia has been a good signing since becoming a member of the membership in January 2023, however it’s clear he isn’t contributing as a lot as he ought to, particularly given how a lot he earns.
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Highest earners at Wolves 2024/25 |
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Participant |
Weekly wage |
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Goncalo Guedes |
£90k-per-week |
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Pablo Sarabia |
£90k-per-week |
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Nelson Semedo |
£80k-per-week |
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Hee Chan Hwang |
£70k-per-week |
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Mattheus Cunha |
£60k-per-week |
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By way of Capology |
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Certainly, the 32-year-old is presently taking house £90k-per-week at Molineux, which is greater than Cunha and Ait-Nouri mixed, a staggering whole for a participant who doesn’t appear to be in O’Neil’s plans.
The January window just isn’t far-off, with rumours already rife that the veteran is in search of a winter exit amid his lack of sport time. If the supervisor can transfer Sarabia on, it may release an enormous chunk of the wage invoice, that’s for certain.
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