Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed their first point of the campaign last weekend and supporters will be intrigued to hear one player is making a real impression on his teammates.
Wolves look to build on draw with Tottenham Hotspur
Despite the agony of Joao Palhinha’s injury-time equaliser on Saturday evening, Wolves put in a valiant display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend to claim a deserved point against a top opponent.
Vitor Pereira has taken his fair share of critics after a poor start to the season, though he made it clear his side deserved all three points in the capital when speaking to the BBC in his post-match press conference.
He stated: “We deserved the three points and almost in the end it’s difficult to accept. I’m trying to come back but it’s difficult. We controlled the game in the second half. The spirit was there. Everything was there but the last minute, it’s football.
“It’s difficult to come to this stadium and play this way. The first half we had some problems but the second half my team were the best team on the pitch.”
While Wolves look to be an improved force after their victory over Everton and stalemate against Tottenham, they are still to get a first Premier League win of the season, which they will hope can happen against Brighton & Hove Albion this Sunday.
The international break may be coming at a decent time for the Old Gold after a difficult period, though supporters will be encouraged by the togetherness their squad showed against Spurs.
New faces will take time to adapt to life in the West Midlands, though there is one star who is already making a major impression behind the scenes at Wolves.
Jhon Arias making excellent impression at Wolves
Per Wolves’ official website, Santiago Bueno has admitted Jhon Arias has been excellent in Wolves training and he isn’t surprised to see the summer signing thriving on the pitch.
He stated: “Honestly, he’s a guy with a lot of talent. From the very first day he joined us, he’s been showing it. Little by little, he’s gaining confidence too, and I think he’ll be a key player for us.”
Taking time to settle in after his £19 million move from Brazilian outfit Fluminense, Arias has created six chances and delivered five successful crosses in his first six Premier League appearances, per Fotmob, illustrating that he is adapting to English football.
Nevertheless, he is yet to get off the mark with either a goal or an assist, albeit that will surely follow as he continues to make an impression out wide and emerge as a bright spark in a frustrating start to the campaign for the Old Gold.