Wolverhampton Wanderers suffered a 4-3 defeat to a Chelsea youth team in a recent match, marked by a poor first half and a spirited second-half response. The game highlighted defensive lapses and missed opportunities for the hosts. Fan analysis points to individual errors contributing to the loss.
The match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and a seemingly disinterested Chelsea youth or reserves side turned into a curate's egg, with a truly terrible first half giving way to a more competitive second period. Wolves conceded four goals, including the first and third due to defensive catastrophes involving goalkeeper Sa's passes into oncoming players, leading to lost possession and unmarked Chelsea shots. Sa also made feeble efforts on the second and fourth goals, earning a low rating of 2.
In the second half, Wolves mounted a comeback, scoring three goals and creating several good chances, though some were missed. Forward Wolfe stood out with two goals, left unmarked for much of the half, and received a 7 rating. Tolu Aiyegun added one goal with a good finish but missed a sitter from a free header, also rated at 6. Gomes impressed with hard work, earning a 7, while Hwang struggled with fouls and a booking, rated at 3.
Defensively, Yerson looked lost and was absent for several Chelsea goals down his channel, rated at 4. Toti and Emmanuel provided some solidity, with ratings of 5 and 6 respectively. Lopez had a terrible touch leading to the third goal and was hooked at halftime, rated at 3. Substitutes like Krejci (6) showed class, but others such as Rodrigo (3) and Larsen (4) underperformed.
The manager received a 4 for a strange starting lineup and shambolic first-half defense against a mix-and-match Chelsea team that stayed in first gear. The referee was criticized as weak, allowing Wolves' Delap to commit two red-card offenses and a yellow before being sent off. Overall, the loss raised concerns ahead of Wolves' league clash at Stamford Bridge.