Despite Wolves' defeat to Manchester City in the previous round, manager Rob Edwards remains confident that the team is on the right track and encourages his players to learn from the loss. Wolves are eager to shake off the impact of their five-game unbeaten run ending at the Etihad Stadium. Reflecting on that 0-2 defeat, Rob Edwards remains optimistic, believing the team showed considerable positive performance in the second half.  

The upcoming challenge will be quite different, as Wolves will face Bournemouth, who just won last weekend. However, Rob Edwards saw confidence and a positive response from the team in training this week, which gives him confidence that they are capable of getting back on track and securing a victory against Bournemouth.  

Rob Edwards said: "I really respect them, and I respect Andoni Ilaola and his coaching staff. They play very hard, at a fast pace, and with a very proactive style. I enjoy watching them play. It's really exciting to play against them at this stage."  

“This will be a very challenging match, but we are also very excited. Although we didn’t win the last game, we still gained a lot of valuable experience. The team’s morale is high right now, so I’m really looking forward to this exciting match.”  

“You have to consider the strength of both sides, and the opponents we are about to face. I know they have also had some tough games recently, but going to the Etihad Stadium is always a big challenge. Overall, looking back at the game footage, I think we actually performed quite well. In the first half, we wanted to be more aggressive and create more threats, but Manchester City played brilliantly and were sometimes very difficult to deal with.”  

“We tried our best to maintain possession and execute the right tactics. I think the team did a fantastic job in the second half. I was proud of many things that day, and the boys showed a lot of commendable performances.”  

"It's a new day, a new game, and new opponents. The playing styles may be different, but we still have a lot to improve and learn. Although outsiders may think we are in a difficult situation, the atmosphere within the team remains positive. I always believe that the team is steadily moving in the right direction."  

Speaking about Rodrigo Gomez's return, Rob Edwards said: "He is a very good player. He has been back in training in recent weeks, and I have been praising his performance. He is energetic, technically excellent, and I especially appreciate his ability to play in multiple positions. It is great to be able to give him more playing time in the weekend game."  

"Clearly, he is an important part of our future plans. His return completes the squad and enhances internal competition, and we hope he can stay healthy. The team is currently in a difficult situation, so we must be extra cautious when bringing in players. Every step we take is based on reality, but we still hope to bring in the right people. I hope we can do everything right and make these efforts meaningful."  

“I hope the new players can make a difference and have a real positive impact on the team. Therefore, we must be very careful when bringing in talent. Our goal is to improve the overall strength of the team, both now and in the future, which really presents us with challenges and makes the January transfer window more difficult.”  

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