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Wolves head coach Vítor Pereira delivered a scathing assessment of his side’s performance following their 4-2 defeat at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night, insisting he “cannot accept” the catalogue of errors that led to Crystal Palace’s emphatic win.
Despite goals from Emmanuel Agbadou and Jorgen Strand Larsen in Wolves’ final away fixture of the season, Pereira’s side slumped to a fourth straight defeat—undone by what he described as a series of self-inflicted wounds.
“Four Gifts”: Pereira Decries Defensive Collapse
In his post-match remarks, Pereira didn’t hold back, attributing every Palace goal to preventable errors by his players. *“Too many mistakes from my team,”* he said bluntly. *“You cannot compete at this level if you offer gifts to the opposition—and in my view, all four goals were exactly that.”*
The Portuguese boss was particularly incensed by his team’s failure to execute defensive fundamentals. He cited breakdowns in set-piece organisation, poor transitions, and critical lapses in concentration as the root cause of the defeat.
*“Even the basics, like setting up a wall, weren’t done properly,”* Pereira noted. *“We work on these things every day. Palace are deadly on the counter—cutting through the middle, they punish any mistake. And we gave them opportunities again and again.”*
Missed Opportunity to Equalise Adds to Frustration
After clawing the scoreline back to 3-2, Wolves squandered two golden chances to draw level. Instead, another costly mistake at the back handed Palace their fourth goal and sealed the match. “We had momentum, we had chances to level it. But again—another error and the game was gone,” Pereira said. *“That I cannot accept.”
Calls for Focus, Discipline, and Responsibility
Pereira lamented his team’s inability to maintain their high standards over a full campaign, particularly during the season’s closing stretch. *“We had three strong months, playing at a really good level. But we are not a team that can afford to switch off—not even for a moment,” he stressed.
“The Premier League isn’t a place you show up just to be part of the celebration. We’re here to fight for points, every single match. Teams like Brighton, Brentford, and Palace don’t hand you anything. You have to earn it—and today, we gave it away.”*
Looking Ahead with Clear Demands
The Wolves boss concluded with a pointed reminder of what he expects from his squad moving forward: *“I want to see my team—the team with structure, tactical discipline, spirit, and hunger. What we saw today wasn’t that. There were simply too many mistakes to compete at this level.”
With just one game remaining, Pereira’s priority will be restoring confidence, sharpening focus, and instilling a no-compromise mentality to avoid ending the season on an even lower note.
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