Gary O’Neil expressed his frustration with his tactical approach after Wolves managed a 2-2 comeback against Brighton, salvaging a point in a game that seemed destined for defeat. Despite the late heroics from Rayan Aït-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, O’Neil was candid in his post-match analysis, highlighting the need for improvements and expressing disappointment in certain tactical decisions that left his side exposed.
Wolves initially struggled to contain Brighton’s attack, falling behind to a two-goal deficit, with Evan Ferguson doubling the Seagulls’ lead in the 85th minute. The manager admitted that his game plan failed to control the tempo and intensity of Brighton’s play, especially during crucial periods of the match. O’Neil acknowledged that Wolves had difficulty maintaining their defensive shape, which allowed Brighton to dictate play and create scoring opportunities.
The match turned in the final minutes, however, as Wolves showed resilience and character to fight back. Aït-Nouri’s goal, followed by Cunha’s equalizer, provided a lifeline for the visitors and turned what seemed like a certain loss into a morale-boosting draw. Despite the positive result, O’Neil emphasized that he expected more from his team in terms of organization and discipline throughout the game.
“We’re pleased with the character shown to come back, but it’s disappointing that we had to dig ourselves out of a hole in the first place,” O’Neil said. “There are things we need to address tactically to ensure we don’t find ourselves in that situation again.”
O’Neil’s remarks reflect a blend of pride in his players’ fightback and a desire for greater consistency. As Wolves look to climb the Premier League table, their manager remains focused on fine-tuning his tactical approach to prevent similar situations in future fixtures.
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