Rob Edwards: Only by working hard to improve performance can the team regain confidence.
2025-12-10 01:27

Rob Edwards lamented that his team "gifted" Manchester United, resulting in another defeat at Molineux. Wolves made mistakes in all three of Manchester United's opening goals, rendering Jean-Richard Bellegaard's goal insignificant. Thus, the club remains winless to start the season.
The manager was encouraged by the team's first-half equalizer. However, he knew that any top-flight team would capitalize on Wolves' second-half mistakes, meaning the match at Molineux would still be very difficult for Wolves.
Rob Edwards said: “Tonight was very tough for us. We showed good energy in the last 15 minutes of the first half and hoped to continue that momentum, but obviously we couldn’t. Although we tried to regain our rhythm in the midst of the struggle, we still handed the goal to the opponent. In fact, the team played quite well during that period, and they tried to pull themselves back into the game. When I saw the players’ eyes and talked to them at halftime, I could feel the fighting spirit they showed.”
“In the second half, we lost some of our advantage in duels and also made a few mistakes. Ultimately, the key to the game was still scoring goals, and the first three goals, in my opinion, were almost given away to the opponent. We had possession and created some opportunities for transition attacks, but we paid the price for it.”
“We wanted the team to play more aggressively and show another side of us. Given Manchester United’s formation, the game was likely to turn into more one-on-one duels, which created opportunities for us to try pressing more aggressively. The last 15 minutes were exactly what I wanted to see, and the team was very effective in putting pressure on them. They gave us space to get back into position, which gave us more possession and created some scoring chances.”
"In the following few moments, our defense made more mistakes and seemed a bit lax. But this was not due to an attitude problem, but rather due to our own poor performance. I think the players hesitated at the time, and Manchester United seized the opportunity, so the defense appeared more chaotic than it actually was, but this was mainly due to the situation on the field."
Speaking about the criticism Jorgen Strand Larsen has received, he said: "He must be disappointed. Obviously, he is a proud and extremely talented player. But like many footballers, he experiences lows and moments of insecurity. He works very hard, and his words and actions, both on the training ground and in the locker room, show his concern for the team. It must be tough for him, and I hope the fans can understand and support the players. I certainly hope so, but I also understand everyone's disappointment."
“I told him to stay positive and not to react, because that could hurt him. He was proud and one of the players who spoke passionately in the locker room before the game, and he spoke very well. He has been working hard, and I think he played very well against Aston Villa. Tonight's game was tough, and the situation is just as tough, but you have to stay calm.”
“We must work hard to improve our performance and regain our confidence. I understand that this is a very difficult time, and the players are under a lot of pressure. I try to stay optimistic, but tonight's game is indeed a heavy one, and there is still a long game ahead. Of course, we want to equalize, but we can't afford to leave our defense vulnerable, because Manchester United's strength lies in their fast counter-attacks and speed. They have proven time and again that they can quickly seize opportunities and pose a threat to us.”
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