"The sky’s the limit for him" - Wolves defender's verdict on Mateus Mane's rise
Ladislav Krejci believes 'the sky's the limit' for Wolves starlet Mateus Mane as he goes from strength to strength in the first team.
The teenager has started the last three Premier League fixtures and put in three impressive displays, topping Saturday's display and win against West Ham with his first senior goal.
Krejci says the 18-year-old still has some learning to do, but believes he can go as far as he likes in his career if he continues on this path.
When asked how he thinks Mane has responded to the challenge of starting games, Krejci said: "Very good. He used the chance that everybody dreams of as a youngster.
"If they get the chance they have a lot of confidence, he tries to play up, he tries to finish the actions, tried to find the right spaces, and he sped up our game very well.
"I believe in him and I hope he will continue to have open eyes because there's still a lot to learn, but the sky’s the limit for him.
"It's his challenge. He starts very good, so now he's in his way, and I wish him the best."
For six of the Wolves starting XI against West Ham - including Krejci - it was their first ever Premier League win as the team finally ended their winless streak.
Krejci added: "It's very good, very important how I said after the last game that we need something that we can build on.
"That was a very good point from the Manchester game and we use it for our confidence for today’s game.
"The fans were amazing. Our performance, I believe, also in the first half was very nice and after we tried to keep doing it because you know what it means for us.
"It's a very good start to the year, but I know the situation still is not good, but we need to start to smile, enjoy some of the moments and on this, we can build on and continue in other games.
"After 19 games, not winning, they (the fans) kept the energy with us. They give us energy and I like it a lot. It was a very good experience and memory for us, and for me."
There was also a first goal for Jhon Arias and a first clean sheet this campaign, alongside a first top flight win since April, and Krejci is adamant the team must build from this victory.
He said: "It's very important, the confidence we can build and help individuals and the team all together.
"I believe and I see that now, game by game we take something every time and we can use it for the next game.
"It's very important for the individuals and for the team."
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