Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the least happy teams in the English Premier League. The club's management made a serious decision after a very difficult start: the contract with head coach Vitor Pereira was terminated prematurely, The Athletic reports.
The Portuguese manager took charge of the Wolves in December of last year, and he was highly trusted. The club had finished the last season in the middle ranks and wanted to start the new year with a new strategy. A new three-year deal was even signed with Pereira in September. However, things didn't go as planned.
In the first 10 rounds of the current season, Wolverhampton has only scored 2 points and faced the risk of relegation. This prompted the club's management to take swift action. According to local media, Pereira also partially lost confidence within the team - some players did not trust his tactical views.
During this period, the team was unable to demonstrate consistent play in either defense or attack. In 10 matches, only 2 draws were recorded, and in the remaining matches, defeats were recorded. The goal difference was also very negative, with the Wolves conceding 23 goals compared to 7 goals.
Pereira's time at Wolverhampton ended with unexpected results for the team's fans. He previously worked at Porto, Fenerbahçe, and Corinthians and was known as an experienced coach. However, things didn't go well for him in the EPL - high-speed football and the level of competition didn't suit his style.
The club's management has not yet announced the name of the new head coach, but the team will be temporarily managed by assistant coach Michael Kitman. According to many sources, the club is now planning to offer one of the young, ambitious coaches in Europe.
The fans understand that the most important issue facing the team is maintaining consistent play to stay in the league. Wolverhampton's next opponent will be West Ham. This match could be the beginning of a new era for the team.
Thus, Victor Pereira's brief, less than a year-long career at Wolverhampton ended. Now, under a new direction and leadership, the Wolves will strive to restore their position in the Premier League.
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