One 9 and one 4 - Wolves' players rated from derby duel with Blues

Jose Sa

Beaten by a super strike and then a disaster, but otherwise performed well, both with regulation saves but also under a series of teasing corners dropped under the crossbar.

Strong 7

Jackson Tchatchoua

One of those difficult afternoons for the full-back. A calamitous own goal the lowlight although he responded well to the setback. Did get into several promising positions but distribution let him down.

Challenging 4

Ladislav Krejci

Brings a calmness and ability on the ball which should improve the defence in time. Brilliant thumping header for his first Wolves goal of the calendar year. Good to see him back.

Welcome return 8

Nasser Djiga

Another strong performance from the centre-back, who dealt with Blues’ numerous attacking forays with clearance after clearance. Showed great anticipation throughout the afternoon.

Impressive 8

Hugo Bueno

Tricky afternoon defensively for Bueno against a team making good use of the flanks. But bright going forward, including a pinpoint delivery for the well-worked second goal.

Mixed 6

Andre

Stansfield ghosted in behind him for Blues’ first goal but Andre, whilst sometimes isolated, stuck to his task. Some timely challenges and a lovely flick on for Wolves’ second.

Assist 6

Fer Lopez

Simply Fer-nomenal once again. Makes the game look so easy and provided his third goal of the season before going close to a fourth. Whatever the game’s situation, Lopez will always bring an attacking threat.

Outstanding 9

Marshall Munetsi

No goal for Munetsi, but still got in a lot of work on and off the ball, especially defensively when Blues were on top. Second booking of the season.

Energetic 6

Rodrigo Gomes

Followed up his brace against Stoke with another key goal involvement with a sumptuous cross for the early opener. Went for the dink when he could have made it two but was denied.

Contributing 7

Raul Jimenez

Welcome to the Championship! Found little change out of Blues’ defenders but still found time to link play effectively, especially for the first goal. So close from a free-kick which struck the bar.

Close 6

Adam Armstrong

Would have put your mortgage on Armstrong sealing the points with his late chance, especially with his record against Blues. It wasn’t to be, and no-one will be more disappointed than him. Otherwise another hard-working 90 minutes.

Surprising miss 6

Substitutes

Jordan James (for Munetsi 67), Mateus Mane (for Gomes 67), Tommy Doyle (for Jimenez 75), Boubacar Traore (for Andre 86), Sean Neave (for Armstrong 86). Not used: Virginia, Chirewa, Toti, Konan.