Adama Traore
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#PLStories- #NunoEspiritoSanto praises #AdamaTraore strike against Leeds #WOLVESFC

February 20, 2021
Nuno Espirito Santo believes Adama Traore’s ‘almost unstoppable’ strike deserved to end up in the back of Leeds United’s net. Illan Meslier’s own goal sealed the 1-0 victory for Wolves at Molineux - but the winner came from a huge slice of luck. Traore fired in a shot from 30 yards which struck the woodwork and bounced off Meslier’s backside before trickling over the line. The win extends Wolves’ improved run of form, with Nuno’s side now unbeaten in their last four Premier League games. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel “Of course, there’s luck, but the strike of Adama is fantastic,” said Nuno. “The way the ball went to the upper corner was almost unstoppable. We have to deserve that luck. It’s a fantastic action. “Today was not perfect. On set pieces there weren't many first contacts, but Leeds is a very difficult opponent. Both goalkeepers were active in the game and we watched a very good game of football.” Another player who impressed for Wolves was right wing-back Nelson Semedo, who went close with three shots during the opening 45 minutes. Wolves daily newsletter. Free. To your inbox There's a quick and easy way to stay on top of all the Wolverhampton Wanderers news with our daily newsletter. Delivered straight into your email inbox each day, the bulletins will feature the latest Wolves news, views, gossip and opinion. All you have to do is punch your email in at the top of the article - or sign up here. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store The Portugal international has received some criticism since his big money transfer from Barcelona in September, but his perfomances have improved throughout the campaign. "He found himself in (good positions) and it requires better finishing. It’s a tough competition - every player that joins the Premier League feels the impact. "For Nelson, especially, it’s been a challenge for him. He’s committed, he’s done well, but he knows that every game he plays he will face a tough opponent in front of him." Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles
Marcelo Bielsa Leeds
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#PLStories-#MarceloBielsa excited to have #DiegoLlorente in playing squad for Leeds #LUFC

February 19, 2021
Leeds United will have Mateusz Klich available for Friday's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux (8pm). Diego Llorente is also fit, but Kalvin Phillips and Rodrigo remain sidelined. Kich was withdrawn from the 4-2 defeat to Arsenal last time out at half-time while Llorente has been hit with groin and hamstring injuries this season. Phillips is still recovering from a calf injury sustained in a match against Crystal Palace this month while Rodrigo hasn't played this month with a groin problem of his own sustained in a 3-1 win at Leicester City at the end of January. Leeds head coach Marcelo Biesa has been discussing the latest injury news ahead of the game against Wolves and confirmed Ian Carlo Poveda is still out with a groin injury which he is recovering from. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel On Llorente, who has managed just one start all season, Bielsa told LeedsLive : "He is available to play right now and depending on the development in the next few games, we'll see when we use him. The needs of the first team will decide how much we use him." On Leeds' injury situation in general, Bielsa added: "Every team has problems with injuries. Some more than others. Sometimes there’s teams who have many injuries at the same period. Things we know about and have to find solutions." Wolves have been hit by injury themselves, with the biggest blow coming at the end of November when Raul Jimenez suffered a fractured skull at Arsenal. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles Jimenez 's injury presented Wolves with a task of replacing him in the January transfer window, with Nuno Esprito Santo's side opting to sign Willian Jose from Real Sociedad. "To build a team is not a task done in one year," Bielsa said. "In the case of their centre-forward, to replace him they brought in a player with good pedigree. We made our signings at the beginning of the year. A big effort for this. A big effort to preserve Meslier, Harrison, Helder Costa and to bring in the other four. To adapt your squad is a difficult or complicated task." Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles
Raul Jimenez Wolves
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#PremierLeagueStories – #NunoEspiritoSanto defends #RaulJimenez over tackle to #RobinKoch of Leeds #WWFC

October 24, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo has defended star striker Raul Jimenez after his involvement in an incident with Leeds United’s Robin Koch. Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Jimenez tangled with Koch near to his manager on the touchline during their win over Leeds on Monday. Referee David Coote didn’t spot the coming together, while VAR reviewed it and didn’t take any retrospective action. “Incidents happen during the game,” said Nuno. “The referee is there to judge and take a decision. “What I see in Raul is a very fair football player. Sometimes when you play with your back to your opponent you are more suited to get physical contact and he deals with that well knowing it is part of the game.” Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Jimenez’s winning goal at Leeds was his 47th in 107 appearances for Wolves, while he’s also contributed his fair share of assists in that time. His ascent to become one of the Premier League’s most revered forwards has been made all the more impressive by the hectic workload he’s taken on with his country. In the last two years Jimenez has become the poster boy for Mexico’s national team and recently starred in their friendlies with the Netherlands and Algeria. The 29-year-old scored the winner from the penalty spot against the Netherlands before creating both of El Tri’s goals in a 2-2 draw with Algeria. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles Remarkably, all the travelling hasn’t taken its toll on Jimenez. He’s played every minute in the Premier League this season and continues to accumulate extraordinary goal scoring statistics. “With Raul, it’s been a challenge for him and for us to manage the minutes that he plays,” Nuno explained. “He played in the Gold Cup with Mexico at the beginning of last season but he’s been able to perform very well and sustain his levels of fitness. “And again this season, it’s always a challenge for him and for us. I see Raul very well, I see him fresh and available, and when he’s like that all the talent emerges and he’s able to help the team. “He treats himself very well. The days that he needs to recover, he’s really committed to it. When he works during matches, he gives everything that he has. He is always able to pass that barrier of eventual fatigue.” Wolves daily newsletter. Free. To your inbox There's a quick and easy way to stay on top of all the Wolverhampton Wanderers news with our daily newsletter. Delivered straight into your email inbox each day, the bulletins will feature the latest Wolves news, views, gossip and opinion. All you have to do is punch your email in at the top of the article - it looks just like this...   And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store Nuno and his medical staff scrutinise every minor detail about Jimenez’s fitness and share their findings with their Mexican national team counterparts. The club have gone to great lengths to ensure Jimenez is always ready to compete and while record-signing Fabio Silva is waiting in the wings, Wolves’ number nine doesn’t look like he needs a breather. “Raul has always been involved with the national team so we exchange information with the national team staff. (It means) they can decide better and have the information of how Raul is, not only him but all the national team players. “It helps that both of the staff are able to take care of the players.”
Leander Dendoncker
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#PLStories – #LeanderDendoncker thanks KevinDeBruyne for help in defeating Leeds United #LUFC #WolvesFC

October 21, 2020
Leander Dendoncker has offered a fascinating insight into how Wolverhampton Wanderers outwitted Leeds United tactically on Monday. Wolves defended deep in the first half as Marcelo Bielsa’s men laid siege on their goal before opening up on the counter-attack in the second period. And they were rewarded with three points with Raul Jimenez’s deflected strike the difference between the two teams at Elland Road. And Dendoncker, whose solidity in midfield was key to Wolves neutralising Leeds’ threat, has explained how they approached a unique opponent. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel “We knew that it was going to be a very tough game and we felt that, especially in the first 20 or 30 minutes we suffered a lot,” Dendoncker explained to Matchday Live Extra. “That’s just the way they play. They go man against man and I don’t think any team is used to that.” Dendoncker was also given a helping hand by international teammate Kevin De Bruyne after the Manchester City man shared information about Leeds while on Belgium duty last week. De Bruyne played for City in their 1-1 draw with Leeds before the international break in a game which became chaotic and end-to-end in the second half. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles Dendoncker added: “They (Manchester City) played them before the international break and Kevin De Bruyne told me that it will be very hard because they go man to man but he also said that after 30 minutes they leave spaces. “I think that’s what you could see. I know the first half wasn’t really good from our side because we were looking how to find the spaces, how to deal with them. “In the second half we managed it way better. To get three points here is really difficult and I don’t think a lot of teams will do it.”