Wolves and Nottingham Forest shook hands 1-1 in the 3rd round of the English Premier League match on August 31st, Beijing time. After the match, Wolves manager Gary O'Neil was interviewed and commented on the match and team situation.
First of all, Gary O'Neill expressed his satisfaction with the result of the game as a step forward. "It's a step up for us and against a tough team to beat." He said, "The game was relatively even and the result was fair. We showed the threat we can create and were consistent under pressure." Despite failing to take all three points, Wolves secured a solid draw away from home, which is certainly a positive sign for a side that has endured a series of challenges recently.
Speaking about the specifics of the game, Gary O'Neil said there were a lot of good plays and crazy moments in the game. "We had a lot of good performances and some crazy moments." He said, "We could have scored the winning goal but unfortunately didn't capitalize on our chances. At the same time, the goal we conceded was very undeserved, but the team was able to quickly adjust their mentality and get back up, which is very important."
In addition, Gary O'Neil made special mention of the tough week the team has endured in recent times, including the 2-6 defeat to Chelsea, the cup loss and the turmoil of the transfer window. "It's been a busy and tough week for us." He said, "but the players showed resilience and team spirit, which was invaluable."
Speaking about the goalkeeping position, Gary O'Neill said it is a competitive position. "Johnstone made his debut today and he did well." He said, "Although he hasn't played much recently, it was a good start for him at Wolves. Meanwhile, José Sa will rejoin training when he returns from Portugal and we plan to have him compete with Johnstone for a starting spot." This decision shows Wolves' deep reserves and competitive mechanism in the goalkeeper position, which will help the team to maintain better form and competitiveness in the coming matches.
