Wolves’ Manager Calls for Major Roster Changes
Wolves manager Rob Edwards has made it clear that he is determined to make significant changes to his squad this summer. His frustration was evident after a disastrous 3-0 defeat at Brighton, where he accused some players of not following instructions and showing a lack of commitment.
The Premier League’s bottom club, who were officially relegated last month, found themselves trailing within 35 seconds of the match at the Amex Stadium. Jack Hinshelwood scored with a header, and Albion captain Lewis Dunk capitalized on poor marking from Joao Gomes to add to the lead. Yankuba Minteh sealed the victory late in the game.
Edwards expressed his disappointment, stating, “It’s incredibly frustrating. It looked like we were still in our nice hotel for the first five minutes.” He criticized the team’s performance, especially during the early stages of the game. “The start of the game was atrocious. We find ourselves 1-0 down before we’ve really had a kick, and then the defending for the corner was horrible. A couple of people not doing their jobs.”
He added, “Two-nil down after five minutes against a team that’s already better than you, you’ve got slim to no chance.” When questioned about Gomes’ marking of Dunk for the second goal, Edwards said, “It wasn’t planned. It was a decision that they just decided to make at that moment. I can’t (account for it), but we’ve had a lot of it, and that’s why we are where we are – crazy decisions.”
Edwards also highlighted a lack of focus from the beginning, saying, “People not valuing doing their job.” He confirmed that he has given up on some members of his squad, stating, “Yeah, definitely. Some of them have got to go. We’re bottom of the league. It’s been embarrassing. They’ve got to go.”
Wolves will face Fulham next weekend before attempting to avoid going all season without a top-flight away win against Burnley on the final day. Edwards acknowledged the need for change, saying, “We’ve got two more games, so suck it up, keep our head down, take whatever we’re gonna have to take for the next couple of weeks, and then we can really get to work. We know there’s going to be a lot of change.”
Brighton’s Strong Performance
Brighton’s victory marked a strong return to form for the team, with head coach Fabian Hurzeler celebrating his new three-year contract in style. Hinshelwood’s header was the fastest Premier League goal for Brighton this season.
Hurzeler praised his team’s attitude and mindset, saying, “It’s about having the right mindset, having the right approach towards the game.” He noted that the team had the right mental preparation throughout the week, which helped them dominate the game.
“I’m really happy working with this group of players. I’m looking forward to the future because it can be very exciting and very bright,” he added. However, the afternoon was slightly marred by Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma limping off with a hamstring injury, just a month before the World Cup.
“We have to wait for the scan,” said Hurzeler. “It didn’t look great, but I’m a positive person and I stay positive regarding this.”
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