The latest episode of Wolves Unpacked is out now, as hosts Dave Edwards and James Bird cast an analytical eye over the visit to Newcastle and what Vitor Pereira needs to change before Saturday.
Going on a deep dive into the tactics and intricacies of how the Old Gold kicked off the new season with a fourth loss in succession away at Newcastle United last Saturday, Edwards and Bird take a look at the tactical changes Pereira made at St James' Park, the different players he brought into the team and the positives to take from defeat.
In the latest episode of Wolves Unpacked, the pair discuss how the alterations made by the head coach appeared to be working in the opening half an hour, with Wolves on top against the Magpies, with two glorious chances to open the scoring coming in the first minute of the match.
The former midfielder also shares his thoughts on why he felt the decisions Pereira made last weekend were 'brave' but needed as the team looked to try something different from their first three games of the campaign.
The pair discuss the affect of switching formation to a 3-5-2, bringing Krejci - who has played as a defender during the last four years - into the Old Gold midfield, why the head coach could have decided to play inverted wing-backs, with left-footed Hugo Bueno on the right and right-footed Rodrigo Gomes on the left, and introducing debutant Tolu Arokodare into the attack alongside Hee Chan Hwang.
There is also chat about why the momentum faded in the second period, with no shots on target, and assess how the confidence levels among the players are affecting recent performances.
All this and more, including what tactical adjustments Edwards believes could be made ahead of a crucial clash with Leeds United this weekend, can be found on the latest episode of the Official Wolves Podcast: Wolves Unpacked, which is available on all of the usual podcast providers.
Supporters can send in their thoughts and questions for Edwards and Bird to tackle on future episodes via podcast@wolves.co.uk.
