A Wolves transfer decision now looks even worse after Gary O’Neil dealt double injury blow

Although Wolves’ performance during the summer transfer window received mixed reviews,

one decision now appears to be even more expensive.

Star players Pedro Neto and Max Kilman, who joined West Ham and Chelsea, respectively,

cost Wolves around £100 million.
Sam Johnstone, Andre, and Carlos Forbs were among the eight players who arrived

at Molineux on deadline day; Gary O’Neil virtually assembled his team with those money.

With the exception of center back, O’Neil strengthened most positions this summer,

and it wasn’t the only area of the field that was overlooked.

A significant left-back issue currently plagues Gary O’Neill ahead of Aston Villa vs. Wolves.

The Wolves manager made the decision not to bolster left-back this summer.

Hugo Bueno, a Spaniard, was loaned by Wolves to Feyenoord, which was a wise decision for his growth.

He now has Rayan Ait-Nouri and Toti Gomes as options, with Matt Doherty being competent.

The Wanderers have given up a number of goals from that area of the field thus far,

with Toti looking uneasy on the left side of defense and Ait-Nouri receiving flak for his defensive prowess.

Many people were left wondering why a left-back wasn’t signed to oppose the Algerian,

and their worries have only intensified after O’Neil said that Toti and Ait-Nouri will need “late checks.”

In the 3-2 loss to Brighton, the Wanderers’ defensive tandem was left off of

the matchday roster as Doherty was named the starting goalkeeper.

No matter if the two are cleared to play this weekend,

O’Neil will probably be forever cursed for not signing a left-back.

It was wise for Wolves to acquire a left-back during the transfer window.

Even though Wolves had a number of left-side defensive alternatives,

that doesn’t imply any of them were appropriate for the move to a four-man backline.

Although Ait Nouri, O’Neil’s usual starter in that position, is great going forward,

they have problems defensively because he frequently flatters to trick.

While Doherty left O’Neil “disappointed” in the Newcastle loss because the substitute was unable

to stop Harvey Barnes from scoring the game-winning goal late in the half,

Toti is undoubtedly superior in central defense when paired with the seasoned Craig Dawson.

Right now, it appears like the choice to loan Bueno to Feyenoord was poorly made,

and it is much more regrettable that they did not add a left-back to their roster.

Regarding the Old Gold to carry out their new system effectively, signing

a solid defensive left-back would have been handy, as this would have unlocked

Ait-Nouri further up the pitch and resolved one alarming issue.

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