Wolves picked Vitor Pereira as their new head coach on Monday. This comes after they fired Gary O’Neil last week. Pereira, who is 56, signed an 18-month contract after Wolves worked out a deal with Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia. He has managed teams like Porto and Olympiacos before. Pereira held his first training session on Thursday and will lead the team in a key match against Leicester on Sunday. O’Neil was let go after the team lost its fourth game in a row, leaving Wolves near the bottom of the Premier League table with only nine points from 16 games.
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Wolves are in a tough spot. Their struggles continue both on and off the field. O’Neil’s time ended badly after the loss to Ipswich. Rayan Ait-Nouri got a second yellow card during the game, and Matheus Cunha had a run-in with Ipswich staff, leading to trouble for the team this week. Pereira has a lot to handle as he steps into this difficult situation.
Chairman Jeff Shi is hopeful about Pereira. He believes Pereira can steer the team through these rough waters. Shi said, “Vitor is a respected coach with success in different leagues. This is a key moment for us, and we trust his leadership.” Sporting director Matt Hobbs also shared this view, praising Pereira’s skills and drive.
Pereira is Wolves’ third Portuguese head coach after Nuno Espirito Santo and Bruno Lage. He brings a new way of thinking and the hope of turning things around. With support from agent Jorge Mendes, Wolves are eager for Pereira to help steady the ship and get back on track in the Premier League.
Vitor Pereira’s appointment marks a critical turning point for Wolves as they seek to overcome their struggles and climb out of the Premier League’s relegation zone. With his extensive experience and proven success across multiple leagues, Pereira brings fresh hope and determination to a team in dire need of transformation. The club’s leadership and fans are united in their support for the new head coach, placing their confidence in his ability to guide Wolves toward stability and success. As Pereira begins his journey at Molineux, all eyes will be on the team’s performance in the crucial matches ahead.
