Wolves Manager Vitor Pereira Discusses Role, Transfer Window, and Leicester Match

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira spoke to reporters in advance of Sunday’s Premier League match against Leicester City, set for a 14:00 GMT start. Below are the key statements from his news conference: When questioned about his decision to accept the Wolves managerial position, Pereira stated: “Because it is the Premier League and in my opinion the Premier League is the best league in the world. Something that was my target for a long time. It means that I am in the right place with high-level players and managers. I am very happy to be here.” He also confirmed that Jose Sa would be unavailable and expressed uncertainty regarding Matheus Cunha’s participation in Sunday’s match, following a misconduct charge from the Football Association. Addressing whether Nelson Semedo would retain the captaincy, Pereira commented: “Nelson is a very good boy, a good personality and now I am trying to understand where the leadership is on the pitch. It is important. It is not time to decide – it is time to study, to get information. After that we will decide the captain.” Regarding his confidence in improving Wolves’ position, given their current standing at second bottom in the Premier League, he responded: “Of course, it is a responsibility but a good responsibility. Now is the time to give confidence to them, to guide them like a tactical GPS. To put them in the same direction, to connect them, to face with confidence and to play with courage.” Discussing the upcoming Leicester game, he stated: “I think every game in the Premier League is very important. A good result brings confidence and this is important for us at this moment. We come with an idea and a style to play – and the results will bring them confidence to believe in the idea.” Concerning plans for the January transfer window, Pereira remarked: “I think the club is open to do it but in this moment it is important with new ideas to understand the players on the pitch.”