Pereira Could Transform “Lightning” Wolves Flop into His Own Neto

Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters are hoping a managerial change can spark their struggling team to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. With just 9 points and 2 wins from their last 16 league matches under Gary O’Neil, Wolves find themselves in a precarious position near the bottom of the table.

Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira is reportedly close to taking over as Wolves’ new boss. While he lacks Premier League experience, Pereira’s attacking style at Al-Shabab this season (49 goals in 30 games) could inject new life into Wolves’ campaign. His potential appointment also opens the door for out-of-favor players like Goncalo Guedes to earn more opportunities.

Guedes has struggled to make an impact since his £27.5 million move from Valencia. However, under Pereira’s preferred 3-4-3 formation, the Portuguese winger could thrive on the left flank like he did at Valencia (16 goals, 17 assists in 102 games). With his lightning pace and finishing ability, Guedes has the potential to become Wolves’ next Pedro Neto-like figure on the wing if Pereira can unlock his talents.

While Guedes has yet to register a goal or assist from the left for Wolves, a fresh start under an attack-minded manager like Pereira could be exactly what he needs to rediscover his best form. If Pereira can harness Guedes’ speed and skill, Wolves may have their own version of Neto terrorizing Premier League defenses once again.