Wolves targeting calculated risks for attacking reward

The head coach has been able to turn Wolves' fortunes around as he closes in on securing Premier League safety.

Most of that work has done by making Wolves stronger defensively, but Pereira is also keen for his players to be exciting offensively and that means taking calculated risks for a bigger reward.

"I don't believe in football without risks, it's impossible," Pereira said.

"You must have the confidence to take risks, but the right risks, in the right position, in the right moment.

"I don't want my defender playing one against one, dribbling with the striker in my box. I'm not talking about this kind of risk.

"I'm talking about risks that the team can control.

"When Nelson (Semedo) goes on the line to cross, I want Rayan (Ait-Nouri) in the box to score. If Rayan is not in the box to score, it means that he's not doing what I'm asking him.

"In this moment, he's a winger and he must go there to score.

"We work a lot to get a situation to finish and if they don't make the last run, this is a mistake.

"They must follow the risk of the team and that's why intelligence is very important."

Meanwhile, Pereira has hailed the impact of new signing Emmanuel Agbadou after a series of impressive performances in defence.

"He has the confidence to give confidence to the others, which is important," Pereira added.

"This is a player who sometimes makes a mistake because he has too much confidence, but I like this kind of player.

"He isn't afraid to face anyone, he plays against the best striker in the world and isn't afraid.

"We just need to tighten up some things, because sometimes he takes (unnecessary) risks.

"If the traffic is inside, he must pass outside. This is what he needs to improve.

"Sometimes go short, sometimes go long. Top central defenders know what to decide.

"He's strong, he's confident. Even when he walks, he walks with confidence.

"This is the kind of personality we need."