Wolves faced a disheartening 3-0 defeat against West Ham, and Max Kilman, a key player for the squad, expressed the team’s collective disappointment. The first-half onslaught from West Ham, with two goals from Mohammed Kudus and a third from Jarrod Bowen, left Wolves struggling to recover.
Kilman pointed out the glaring issues in Wolves’ performance, particularly their poor ball retention and the manner in which they conceded the goals. He acknowledged the team’s lapses in possession, leading to counter-attacks that resulted in three avoidable goals. Kilman emphasized the need for better care in their passes, highlighting the unforgiving nature of the Premier League, where such mistakes lead to severe consequences. The disallowed offside goal by Pablo Sarabia added to the team’s frustration on what Kilman described as a difficult day.
Despite a second-half improvement in possession and chances created, Wolves failed to overcome the deficit. Kilman recognized the positive reaction in the second 45 minutes but expressed frustration at the costly mistakes that gifted West Ham their goals. He pointed out disastrous decision-making and errors around the conceded goals, making the rest of the game seem irrelevant. Kilman highlighted specific instances, such as a poorly dealt-with corner and an ill-timed commitment of an extra man forward, that turned an even game into a 2-0 halftime deficit.
Gary O’Neil, while acknowledging the overall evenness of the game, conceded that West Ham’s superiority in crucial moments made the rest of the match inconsequential. The goals conceded by Wolves were a result of transitions, and O’Neil stressed the need for improvement in those aspects of the game. He commended West Ham for their clinical finishing, converting a few opportunities into three goals, making Wolves’ shortcomings even more glaring.
Looking ahead, Wolves now face a Christmas Eve clash against Chelsea at Molineux. Kilman, emphasizing the importance of home form, urged the team to focus on the upcoming test. He encouraged his teammates to prepare for the challenge and build on the positive performances at home this season. The return of Pedro Neto, who has been sidelined with a hamstring strain for around two months, is anticipated, providing a potential boost for Wolves. While Neto’s return may see him start from the bench, similar to Rayan Ait-Nouri’s comeback against West Ham, it adds optimism to the team as they seek to bounce back from the West Ham setback
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