Jhon Arias says his “best version” is still to come at Wolves but he's now feeling more settled in the English game.
The Colombian arrived at Molineux in the summer from Brazil and has found his feet in recent weeks, playing telling roles in goals against Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, as the Old Gold began to turn their season around.
Drifting between the wing and a more central role, depending on the system played, Arias is feeling more comfortable in his new environment and the Player of the Match award at Spurs on Saturday shows the 28-year-old is moving in the right direction.
On becoming settled at Wolves
“I feel good. I feel better with the team, with the ideas of the coach. I think my best version is coming and it’s important for me.
“I think in the last week, I feel I’m playing better with my teammates, with the league. It’s a different league, so I’m still working to be better, for better performances, and to help my team.”
On adapting to English football
“It's different. Different intensity, the duels, I think it is very different. The weather is different. So, for me, I know it’s normal, the adaptation to this league, to this country, the language, but I feel better and I am going the correct way.”
On enjoying himself at Spurs
“I felt good. I think we played a good game. Unfortunately, we didn’t win the game and we were so close to winning, but I feel we had a good game, and this is the way for the next game and for the rest of the season.
“It was good for me, for my family [winning Player of the Match]. It was a special moment. My first Man of the Match is good, against Tottenham away, it’s a difficult game. So, a special moment. We want to collect more wins and to be happy here.”
On adapting to different roles
“They’re different. In Brazil I played more outside, more as the winger, but for the national team I play inside, in the middle. For me, it’s the same, it’s good. Obviously, for me I’m more familiar outside.”
On preparing for Brighton
“Brighton are a good team. I think it’s a very difficult game, but I think we have the chance to win the game. We need to win for our confidence, for our fans, for our family. So, I want to win Sunday.”
