Wolves player ratings: The Black Country derby hero and who stood out in Old Gold
The standout performers from a memorable Molineux derby victory.
Fer Lopez fired Wolves to Black Country derby day delight at Molineux - here’s our player ratings.
Jose Sa
Comfortable when called upon, including a routine stop from Isaac Price’s free-kick. Largely untested but remained assured throughout.
Assured: 7
Kieran Trippier
Back in the starting XI and delivered some brilliant balls, while helping keep Albion’s attack quiet. A real leader for Wolves.
Commanding: 8
Nasser Djiga
Quality long-range ball found Mane, while his header forced a save onto the bar. Battled hard and made several vital interventions.
Resolute: 8
Toti
Produced several vital interventions including a brilliant slide tackle to deny Jimmy-Jay Morgan. Had a late nervy moment, but led the team well to victory.
Imperious: 8
Hugo Bueno
Defended intelligently and calmly to nullify Whitwell’s threat, while also showing composure in possession and helping Wolves build from deep.
Composed: 7
Andre
Never shied away from the physical battle, throwing himself into challenges and showing the passion and aggression required for a derby.
Tenacious: 9
Marshall Munetsi
A tireless presence in midfield, covering huge ground while contributing going forward. Saw several efforts denied as he continued to threaten.
Industrious: 8
Fer Lopez
Wrote his name into derby history with the winner, but his relentless pressing and running was just as important. Another outstanding display.
Heroic: 9
Rodrigo Gomes
Showed blistering pace down the right, consistently threatening in behind and delivering dangerous crosses which caused Albion plenty of problems.
Electric: 8
Mateus Mane
A constant handful on the left, using his pace and movement to cut inside, link with teammates and contribute to the press.
Dangerous: 8
Adam Armstrong
Led the line superbly in Jimenez’s absence, pressing relentlessly and helping force the defensive error that ultimately produced Wolves’ winner.
Selfless: 7
Subs: Tommy Doyle (for Lopez, 73): N/A, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (for Mane, 73): N/A, Jordan James (for Munetsi, 78): N/A, Sean Neave (for Gomes, 78): N/A, Boubacar Traore (for Armstrong, 88): N/A.
Not used: Virginia, Tchatchoua, Konan, Bertrand.
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