Gary O’Neil’s: Wolves star who had fewer touches than Sa must instantly be dropped
Wolverhampton Wanderers troubles continued after a 3-2 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in the EFL Cup third round.
The Old Gold shipped two goals in the opening half an hour, but a goal just before half-time saw Gary O’Neil’s side have a fighting chance going into the second 45.
Brighton scored the decisive third with five minutes left and despite Tommy Doyle netting Wolves’ second, it is the fourth defeat the club have suffered this term already.
It was a much changed starting XI deployed by O’Neil, with several players failing to justify their selection in the team.
Pablo Sarabia’s game in numbers
The Spaniard enjoyed a wonderful campaign throughout 2023/24, registering 14 goal contributions – four goals and ten assists – across 36 matches, of which only 25 came in the starting XI.
It looks as though he could well be playing a bit part role this term too, but the former PSG gem was given an opportunity to shine against Brighton
Operating out wide on the right, he was tasked with providing Goncalo Guedes with plenty of service during the game, but he made zero key passes and created zero big chances while succeeding with just one of his three dribble attempts.
Sarabia also missed a big chance and delivered zero accurate crosses during his 63-minute spell on the field. The 32-year-old managed 47 touches, which was fewer than goalkeeper Jose Sa (52), while the attacking midfielder lost possession a staggering 18 times throughout the clash.
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