Following three Premier League games, a worrying fact about Wolves has surfaced. Gary O’Neil
Supporters of Wolves anticipated a challenging start to the 2024–25 Premier League season. The Wanderers’ first two games of the season were away to Chelsea and away to Arsenal under Gary O’Neil’s schedule.
Following their defeats by both, Wolves and Nottingham Forest drew 1-1.
September does not bring much relief, as Wolves still have to face Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool.
In the first few games, Wolves have shown some encouraging indications despite a difficult start. Mario Lemina, the new captain, has been playing pretty well, while Jorgen Strand Larsen, the new acquisition, appeared fairly capable and had an early impact against Chelsea.
However, Wolves’ defense has appeared to be quite fragile; against Forest, Craig Dawson’s acquisition proved to assist. The veteran held his ground against the Reds like a rock.
But there is one statistic that has come to light today about Wolves after their first three games – and it actually doesn’t relate to the defence.
Statistic shows Wolves are not getting the ball into the penalty area enough
Last season, certainly in the first half of the campaign, Wolves were brilliant at progressing the ball up the pitch and into the box.
There are several great ball-carriers in this team, such as Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Wolves had very few issues getting into dangerous positions.
So far this season though, Wolves have struggled to get into the opposition box.
This is indicated by a statistic that The Other 14 posted today on X.
After three Premier League games, Wolves have managed 53 touches in the opposition box, which works out at 17.7 per match.
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