Wolves Coach Dismisses Rumors of Star Player Sales
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ head coach Rob Edwards has addressed rumors regarding the potential sale of key players in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite the club’s current struggles, he has not received any indications that major departures are imminent.
Wolverhampton’s Current Situation
Wolves are facing a challenging season, positioned at the bottom of the Premier League table with only two points. They have gone 16 matches without a win, highlighting their struggles.
The latest setback occurred during a match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, where an own goal from Yerson Mosquera in stoppage time resulted in a 2-1 loss. This defeat denied Wolves a much-needed point.
Key Player Departures
This summer, the team lost several important players, including:
- Matheus Cunha, the top scorer with 15 Premier League goals
- Rayan Ait-Nouri
- Nelson Semedo
- Pablo Sarabia
The departures have significantly impacted the squad’s quality, leading to concerns from former Premier League players about the need for reinforcements in January.
Coach’s Stance on Player Sales
Despite the club’s poor performance, Edwards has stated that a plan for a fire sale has not been communicated to him. He emphasized that he does not believe they will have to sell key players in January.
Edwards said: “As I see it at the moment, I don’t think we’re in that kind of position where we would have to be selling any of the ‘better ones’. I don’t think that’s the case.”
Upcoming Matches
Wolves will host Brentford, currently in 14th place, at Molineux this weekend. Brentford is struggling as well, having earned just one point from their last three matches.
Following the Brentford game, Wolves will face Liverpool at Anfield on December 27 and Manchester United at Old Trafford on December 30. These matches are critical as the January transfer window approaches.
Need for Reinforcements
To maintain even a slim hope of Premier League survival, Wolves must focus on acquiring talented players in the upcoming transfer window. Strengthening the squad is essential not just for results, but also for rebuilding confidence within the team.
