Wolves player ratings vs Southampton, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde excellent but another put in an underrated performance
Wolves extended the gap between them and the relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 win over Southampton.
Vitor Pereira named an unchanged side to the one which drew against Everton last time out.
Although the Old Gold started Saturday’s game against Southampton slowly, a brace from Jorgen Strand Larsen sealed the result and boosted the team’s hopes of Premier League survival.
Wolves player ratings vs Southampton
Jose Sa – 6.5
Jose Sa couldn’t do much to prevent Southampton’s second half goal.
The Portuguese shot-stopper otherwise had a decent game.
Nelson Semedo – 6.0
Not the captain’s best performance of the season.
Nelson Semedo struggled to stamp his authority on the game and was second to react to Paul Onuachu’s 75-minute consolation goal.
Matt Doherty – 7.0
Despite being a right-back by trade, Matt Doherty is proving his importance as one of three centre-backs.
The Irish defender put in another solid display against Ivan Juric’s Saints and, if he keeps on like this, could keep Nasser Djiga out of the Wolves first team for quite a while yet.
Emmanuel Agbadou – 6.5
Emmanuel Agbadou keeps on proving why Wolves signed him in January.
The Ivory Coast was a much-needed addition at the heart of Pereira’s defence, and he enjoyed another commendable performance this time out.
Toti Gomes – 6.5
Toti Gomes was reliable once again. The Portuguese defender didn’t do much wrong — certainly nothing of note, anyway.
The centre-back is continuing to build a solid defensive partnership with Agbadou.
Rayan Ait-Nouri – 7.0
Rayan Ait-Nouri had a good match and kept Yukinari Sugawara busy all afternoon.
Unfortunately, the Algerian picked up a knock late on and was forced off. Santiago Bueno replaced him with 10 minutes to play.
Andre – 6.5
Andre didn’t have his best game in an all-Gold kit, but he didn’t do too badly.
The South American midfielder has played a lot of football recently and might need a rest. That is unlikely to happen, though…
Andre has been called up to represent Brazil in the upcoming international break.
Joao Gomes – 7.5
Joao Gomes put on an excellent midfield showing against Southampton.
The Brazilian almost scored with 20 minutes to go but put his shot narrowly wide.
He controlled the tempo and was first to just about every ball. His presence in the heart of Wolves’ midfielder was crucial to the winning result.
Marshall Munetsi – 6.0
Marshall Munetsi was not as effective against Southampton as he was against Everton. He’ll definitely have better games in a Wolves shirt.
Subbed off for Goncalo Guedes after 68 minutes.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde – 8.0
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde continued his fine form with another impressive performance.
His two assists for Strand Larsen turned out to be the difference. The Frenchman is proving to be a good replacement for the suspended Matheus Cunha, and remains one of Pereira’s most invaluable players.
Subbed off after 68 minutes for Pablo Sarabia.
Jorgen Strand Larsen – 8.5
Strand Larsen ended his goal drought with a brace against the Saints.
The Norweigan forward nodded in fine header in the first half before doubling Wolves’ advantage just after the half-time break.
He proved a danger man and a constant threat throughout — easily his best performance of the year so far.
Subbed off for Djiga with a few minutes to play.
Subs
Pablo Sarabia – 6.0
Pablo Sarabia came on and looked lively.
He almost scored with one of his first touches but was challenged in the box just before unleashing a shot.
Goncalo Guedes – 5.0
Goncalo Guedes had a quiet cameo. The forward offered little threat for the short time he was on the St. Mary’s pitch.
Santiago Bueno – N/A
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