Vitor Pereira’s Temperament and ‘Extraordinary Heart’ Discussed

Vitor Pereira’s forceful character and uncompromising “my way or the highway” philosophy have previously caused friction with some of his players. Pereira is known for being quick-tempered, expressing his thoughts directly to those who need to hear them. He attributes this aspect of his personality, which also serves as a self-defense mechanism, to his humble beginnings. He has also stated his inability to manage “spoiled players” – specifically, “rich kids that have never suffered, and don’t know how to suffer in life”. Following his departure from Corinthians after only 10 months in 2022, several players from the club publicly expressed their satisfaction. Winger Roger Guedes commented, “We were happy that he was leaving, I don’t need to lie.” For Pereira to achieve success with Wolves in his inaugural Premier League season, managing his intense nature will be crucial. His former assistant, Rui Quinta, noted, “Sometimes he goes overboard with the amount of time he spends worrying about things related to the team and the players.” Quinta also advised him, “I’ve told him this a few times: it’s important to step away occasionally, take a breather, and come back with full energy. He’s a coach who has an extraordinary heart.”