Wolves forward urged to do more after recall to the team

The Portuguese head coach recalled his compatriot for the win over Leicester, in which Guedes scored the opening goal and assisted the third in an impressive performance.

Guedes has had a difficult spell at Wolves since signing in 2022 and has been unhappy at the club, having struggled to adapt to life in England.

He has previously left on three separate loan spells but this season has returned notable numbers when selected.

Pereira was pleased with Guedes' display at Leicester but has urged for more work off the ball from his attacking talents.

"I can give him confidence for sure," the head coach said of Guedes.

"I can increase the tactical skills and he needs to know that to play with me, he must run and he must fight.

"He must work for the team, not only for himself, this is for him and for everybody.

"I want the attacking players to express themselves but working for the team, it's simple."

Pereira made the perfect start to life at Wolves but now faces Manchester United on Boxing Day.

He is determined to make greater improvements as he works on crafting a 'beautiful' style of play.

"We will improve, we will be better," Pereira said.

"It was a fantastic result (against Leicester) and I am very happy, but I believe we can do it better and in a better way.

"When we arrive at the box, we need to understand the position we need to arrive to score because I don't want players in the same spaces.

"We've had a short time to work and we will improve for sure in our possession and our defensive organisation.

"I just need a few weeks, I don't need a lot of time to get this team playing the way I want.

"I know what I want and they are open to this kind of play.

"I want to play with quality. For me, football is not only the result, it must be a beautiful game."

Wolves hope to have Mario Lemina available to face United after he missed the Leicester win with a minor calf knock.

Pereira said he could not 'risk' the midfielder against the Foxes due to his importance to the team and that he expects the Gabon international to return soon.