Wolves seek to avoid relegation after narrowly escaping it last season. Coach Vitor Pereira reversed their poor start, ensuring survival by mid-March. The squad faces challenges with major departures, including Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, who significantly contributed to last season's goals. With a winless pre-season and a subdued atmosphere among supporters frustrated at ownership, Wolves need effective new players like Jhon Arias to make an immediate impact. The team’s lack of preparation and high-profile exits raise concerns about their performance in the upcoming season.
Wolves need the powerful Colombia winger Jhon Arias, a standout performer for Fluminense at the Club World Cup, to have an immediate impact.
The squad appears undercooked after another round of headline departures, with Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri who, combined, contributed to 59% of their 54 goals last season, departing for Manchester.
The mood surrounding the club is subdued, with supporters frustrated at the owner, Fosun, owing to a perceived lack of ambition heading into their eighth consecutive season in the top tier.
A winless pre-season served to exacerbate concerns that they will at best stand still.
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