Wolves’ 1-1 draw with Everton was a positive result for Vitor Pereira’s side, who widened the gap above the bottom three.
After Ipswich Town dropped points at the death against Crystal Palace, Wolves’ task was clear heading into the nighttime clash at Molineux.
Wolves drew 1-1 with Everton to increase the gap between relegation and safety to six points, with Leicester City still to play.
Marshall Munetsi scored the decisive goal on an occasion that saw Andre collect the Man of the Match award, seeing several Wolves stars earn high praise for their efforts.
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Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s confidence boost noticed
While Andre dominated the midfield against Everton, it was a figure just ahead of the Brazilian who also collected a round of applause.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde crafted Munetsi’s first Wolves goal, threading the ball through to the January signing to net the equaliser.
The 26-year-old recorded his fourth assist of the Premier League season to set up his teammate, with one element of his game recognised by journalist Liam Keen.
“I thought Bellegarde was excellent all night,” Keen told Express and Star after the draw.
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“[He was] Very very confident, it’s amazing what confidence can do for a player all of a sudden.”
Keen noticed how much Bellegarde’s confidence has grown in recent weeks, a boost that was rewarded with the Frenchman’s third consecutive Premier League start.
The Express and Star reporter also commented on the role that Pereira is utilising the 2023 signing in, crediting his rise in form to his positional tweak.
“It’s a slightly different position in the front three because he’s not being asked to be on the touchline, he’s allowed to come inside and it’s suiting him down to the ground at the moment.”
Bellegarde impressed against Everton
Bellegarde is a player fueled by confidence, and when the 26-year-old is at his best, it’s difficult to stop him going forward.
The Frenchman’s versatility is one of his greatest strengths, with Pereira seeing just how much the midfielder can offer to his Wolves squad at present.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde vs Everton
83 minutes played
1 assist
1 shot
3 key passes
4 duel wins
1 foul drawn
Match figures provided by Sofascore
As seen above, Bellegarde is relishing his attacking duties, rising as Wolves’ key creator in the absence of the suspended Matheus Cunha.
Having seen what a boost in confidence has done for the former Strasbourg ace’s season, it’s now integral that Pereira assists the player in keeping his form going.
Bellegarde has gone from strength to strength in recent weeks after a tough start to the campaign, with plenty to build on following his goal contribution against Everton.