Jorgen Strand Larsen left Wolves for Crystal Palace in the last transfer window and has now opened up about the pressure of playing for his former team.
Wolves have endured a difficult season, coming close to going an entire campaign without securing a league victory, although their fortunes have shown some improvement in recent matches. Despite recording a handful of wins and draws, they remain widely expected to face relegation from the Premier League at the conclusion of this term.
Struggles at Wolves
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The club’s ongoing struggles in recent months created a challenging environment for players, and when Crystal Palace presented Larsen with an opportunity to move, he acted decisively in making the switch to the London side. The move has since provided him with greater consistency in terms of playing opportunities.
Larsen is now enjoying regular game time at Selhurst Park and appears settled at his new club. His experience at Palace contrasts with the difficulties he encountered at Wolves, where limited opportunities and team performance issues contributed to a frustrating period in his career.
Larsen Reflects on Pressure
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Reflecting on his time at Wolves, Larsen spoke candidly about the pressures he faced, as reported by [Birmingham World](https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers/jorgen-strand-larsen-wolves-crystal-palace-premier-league-6528686):
“When you have zero wins after half a season, there is of course a lot of pressure from outside. We footballers also put a lot of pressure on ourselves. We have high expectations and everyone wants to take new steps and be ‘the main man’. Especially me who didn’t quite get it. So, it was tough, but that’s in the past now.”
Ultimately, consistent playing time remains one of the most important aspects for any professional footballer. For Larsen, the inability to secure regular minutes at a struggling Wolves side proved to be a significant challenge, making his move to Crystal Palace a timely and beneficial decision for his development and confidence.