Wolves Veteran Faces Final Countdown After Disastrous Brighton Display
As Wolverhampton Wanderers aim to finish the 2024/25 season on a stronger note following consecutive defeats, the pressure mounts not only on manager Vitor Pereira but also on veteran forward Pablo Sarabia, whose time at Molineux appears to be drawing to a close.
With just two fixtures left—against Crystal Palace and Brentford—Pereira is pushing to surpass Gary O’Neil’s 14th-place finish from last season and cap off his own tenure with a respectable 13th-place standing. Yet, recent performances have cast shadows over these ambitions, particularly the 2-0 home loss to Brighton that drew criticism from both fans and pundits.
Sarabia, once seen as a reliable impact substitute, delivered a particularly underwhelming performance. Coming off the bench, he failed to spark any momentum—misplacing seven passes, losing possession a dozen times, and failing to register a single shot or duel win. Liam Keen of the *Express and Star* went so far as to label him “the worst” of Pereira’s four substitutions.
While Pereira has generally relied on Sarabia for creativity and experience, the Brighton defeat may have marked a low point in the Spaniard’s Wolves career. With his contract expiring at the season’s end and no renewal in sight, Sarabia’s final matches in Old Gold are now an opportunity for redemption—and perhaps a last chance to leave English football on a positive note.
As Wolves look to bounce back and secure a top-half finish, Sarabia will need to summon his best form to ensure his final act in the Premier League isn’t remembered for all the wrong reasons.
Time is running out for the Wolves star, recently labeled ‘the worst’ against Brighton, with his departure from Molineux appearing increasingly imminent.
Time is running out for the Wolves star, recently labeled ‘the worst’ against Brighton, with his departure from Molineux appearing increasingly imminent.