AliousWolverhampton Wanderers are set to host Everton in their upcoming Premier League fixture, with both sides eager to secure valuable points and further distance themselves from the relegation battle.
Despite their current positions of 16th and 17th in the standings, Wolves and Everton are widely regarded as teams likely to avoid the drop, given the poor form of Leicester City and Ipswich Town.
Everton manager David Moyes has placed pressure on two of his players, Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom, ahead of the crucial encounter. Although the duo has collectively started 29 Premier League matches this season, neither has contributed a goal or an assist. Moyes has made it clear that he expects more from them.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Moyes highlighted the need for improvement from the pair, emphasizing that their lack of attacking output could impact their future in the team.
“To be honest, you won’t have a long-term role here if you’re not delivering goals and assists. Players need to find ways to make an impact,” Moyes stated. “They’ve both performed well in other aspects, but I need contributions in front of goal.”
Despite their struggles, Harrison and Lindstrom are still likely to feature against Wolves at Molineux.
On the opposite side, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira faces similar concerns regarding his own attacking players. With Matheus Cunha suspended, Pereira has limited options and must continue relying on underperforming forwards.
There is, however, hope that Hwang Hee-Chan could make an immediate return following his recent injury absence. Meanwhile, Jorgen Strand Larsen is still searching for his first goal of the calendar year.
Given Moyes’ public challenge to his wingers, Pereira will likely stress the importance of defensive discipline to his full-backs, ensuring they do not become the ones responsible for allowing Everton’s attackers to break their drought.
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