Jackson Tchatchoua got his debut on Saturday, replacing the injured Ki-Jana Hoever after just 35 minutes, and the new Wolves wing-back has shared his first impressions of the Premier League.
Despite a disappointing result for Wolves, new arrival Jackson Tchatchoua should be happy with his performance off the bench in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Tchatchoua was a top performer for Wolves, showcasing his raw pace and power up and down the right flank.
But the 23-year-old was struck by one thing in particular that he had surely been warned about before his move to England.
Jackson Tchatchoua struck by the intensity of the Premier League
Tchatchoua’s introduction was at a time when Wolves were yet to go down to 10 men, and the game was there to be grabbed, despite Bournemouth’s early lead.
In an interview with Wolves’ official website, he reveals his thoughts on his first taste of Premier League action, saying: “When I came onto the pitch, the intensity was very high and minute after minute I got the rhythm and after I felt good.”
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Vitor Pereira’s first interaction with Tchatchoua was to highlight the Cameroonian’s toughness and suitability for the English top flight. After watching his debut, it’s clear that this is the case.
Tchatchoua hasn’t been put off by the intensity, as he explains: “I think I have the quality and physicality to play in this championship – it’s my dream championship.”
Hopefully, the fastest player in Serie A last season can use that quality to spice up Pereira’s attack.
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Pereira needs more explosiveness and attack-minded play. No goals in the first two games of the season is a concern.
Tchatchoua reveals what he believes the manager wants from him: “He knows I’m a player with speed, with power, and I think he wants me to attack the space, and I tried to do this in the match.”
Despite having a handful to deal with defensively in Antoine Semenyo, Tchatchoua covered so much ground on the right side, making runs to offer an outlet for his new teammates.
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And that’s not all he wants to bring to this Wolves side, as he explains: “I think I can bring creativity from deep, playing from deeper, because I think I have good speed and I think my speed can help the team to create problems behind the defence.”
Tchatchoua’s debut was a real positive in a mostly negative afternoon, and him getting used to the Premier League and growing in confidence could be vital for Wolves on both ends of the pitch.