Liverpool want a response at dwelling to Wolves this weekend, however their opponents gained’t be a pushover below a “significantly better” new supervisor.
The Reds had been crushed by Everton‘s late equaliser on Wednesday, however the 2-2 draw nonetheless took them seven factors clear on the prime of the Premier League.
Subsequent up is Sunday’s go to of Wolves, with Liverpool badly needing a win to indicate that their perception hasn’t been rocked.
Forward of the sport, we spoke to Harry Mansell from The Wolves 77 Membership (@77ClubPodcast) to debate an essential match for each side, and the place the important thing battles will lie.
How glad are you with the season so far?
I’m not glad in any respect, actually.
We obtained it so mistaken in the summertime by sticking with Gary O’Neil and attempting to modify to a again 4.
The primary half of the season was a really robust watch, however Vitor Pereira coming in has made issues extra pleasant once more.
Issues are trying up by way of surviving the drop.
Is Vitor Pereira superior to Gary O’Neil?
Pereira is so significantly better than O’Neil.
I couldn’t even inform you what we had been attempting to realize at instances below O’Neil, and he difficult ways far more than they wanted to.
I used to be so glad to see him sacked and I’m glad Pereira got here in.
As you may inform, he is aware of what he’s doing, a minimum of.
What’s the reasonable goal for the season now?
The reasonable goal is seventeenth place to maintain us within the Premier League.
Fortunately for us, there are three horrible groups at present under us, by way of high quality.
Who’ve been Wolves’ finest gamers this season? Anybody struggled?
Our three finest gamers have been Matheus Cunha, Joao Gomes and Nelson Semedo.
Cunha’s objective and help file speaks for itself, and it’s no shock why he’s linked with the most important golf equipment within the division.
Gomes is Mr. Constant and Semedo is the last word skilled, and deserves to take over as captain after Manuel Lemina misplaced his head away at West Ham.
Most of our defenders have struggled, although.
Craig Dawson is not needed by Pereira, whereas Lemina obtained offered due to how poorly he performed earlier within the season.
How do you assess Liverpool’s title probabilities?
Let’s be sincere, you guys have gained it already, in my view.
Whenever you misplaced at dwelling to Nottingham Forest, I believed you may collapse, however truthful play, Arne Slot has obtained you enjoying so nicely.
You should win the title.
May you see Rayan Ait-Nouri being a super summer time signing for Liverpool?
No, as a result of I need him to remain at Wolves, haha!
Rayan Ait-Nouri is a implausible participant who’s adequate to play for Liverpool, however he simply lacks consistency.
However my phrase, when he’s on it, he’s unimaginable and so thrilling to look at.
The place will the important thing battles happen on Sunday?
I’d say the important thing battle is our defence attempting to cease your assault.
If we aren’t totally targeted and on it, it could possibly be a really lengthy afternoon for us, and we could have no likelihood of nicking a shock outcome.
Lastly, what’s your prediction?
My head says Liverpool 2-0 Wolves, however my coronary heart says 1-1!
