Wolves will travel to Southampton for their next Premier League game. The Old Gold will be expected to take all three points.
Although Wolves sit just six points above the relegation zone, the Saints are among the few clubs having a worse campaign.
As a result, Vitor Pereira’s men will be the favourites to take the win, but despite his side’s advantageous position, the Wolves manager will be reminded of something Matt Le Tissier said in 2019 amid similar circumstances.
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Matt Le Tissier’s past Wolves concerns could come true this season
Wolves’ 1-1 draw against Everton last time out saw them move six clear of Leicester City and Ipswich Town.
Although they’re expected to stay up, a similar situation in 2019 prompted Matt Le Tissier to warn the side not to become complacent.
Game Week 34 in the 2018-19 season saw Wolves lose 3-1 to Southampton before drawing 0-0 with Brighton at Molineux.
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Speaking on Sky Sports Premier League (5:20 p.m, 20 April, 2019) about the possibility of Wolves ‘running out of steam’, Le Tissier said: “It does look that way a little bit.
“It looks like they have done all their work, got themselves into a good position. The hunger possibly has just died a little bit.
“It is understandable at this time of the season. Are they really trying to get seventh? I loathe to criticise because it has been a fantastic season for them. I can criticise on this performance alone, they looked a little bit jaded.”
At the time, the Old Gold were seventh with 51 points and vying for a UEFA Europa League qualifying spot.
Vitor Pereira needs to replicate Nuno Espirito Santo
After Wolves went on to take six points from their final three matches, Nuno Espirito Santo was able to deliver European football, but there were strong suggestions the Old Gold would fall just short… And the same could happen this term.
Although the Old Gold’s target this season is very different to their one six years ago, ensuring the side do not get complacent will still be the priority.
Wolves are six points clear of the drop, seven when you consider their superior goal difference, but there is no time for self-congratulation.
There are 10 games left to play, and some tough matches, including a six-pointer against Leicester City, still to come.
Failure to get up for every single fixture between now and May could easily result in the side losing ground and sinking closer to the drop.