Marshall Munetsi Commends Rob Edwards' Impact As New Head Coach At Wolves

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Marshall Munetsi has praised the significant influence Rob Edwards has had since becoming Wolves' head coach. Edwards, who left Middlesbrough for this role, joined the club last week. Wolves are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table with only two points from 11 matches, trailing Nottingham Forest by seven points. Despite this, Munetsi believes Edwards is already making positive changes.

Edwards' first game in charge will be against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Munetsi expressed that Edwards' familiarity with the club has allowed him to make an immediate impact. "The way he has had an instant impact, because he's a person who knows the club, so for him coming in, he really knows what he's doing and his training sessions are really good," said Munetsi.

Edwards has identified key areas for improvement, particularly in defence. The team has been conceding too many goals, and Edwards aims to solidify their defence and achieve more clean sheets. Munetsi highlighted that these are crucial aspects they need to demonstrate in their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.

The reception Edwards received from fans was heartwarming and underscores his connection with the club. This bond is expected to help players understand both the club's ethos and the city better. Such understanding could foster a stronger team spirit and unity among players.

For Wolves, Jorgen Strand Larsen stands out as a player to watch. Although he has scored only once in nine league appearances this season, he recently netted a goal for Norway in their World Cup qualifier against Italy. This performance might boost his confidence as he returns to Premier League action.

Ismaila Sarr is a key player for Crystal Palace this season, having scored eight goals across all competitions. However, five of these goals were scored outside the Premier League, including one in the Community Shield and two each in the EFL Cup and Conference League.

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace is predicted to win against Wolves based on current form and statistics. Wolves have not won any of their 11 Premier League games this season (D2 L9). Historically, only seven teams have gone winless in their first 12 Premier League matches of a season; three of those teams avoided relegation.

Palace boasts a strong record against Wolves, winning 57% of their encounters (8 out of 14). While Wolves initially performed well against Palace in their first five meetings (winning three), they have struggled recently with just one win in their last nine games against them.

Wolves have conceded three goals in each of their last three league matches. They lost 3-2 to Burnley and suffered 3-0 defeats against Fulham and Chelsea. The last time they conceded three or more goals in four consecutive league games was back in September 1985.

Crystal Palace has lost its last two away games in the Premier League but had only lost two of their previous 18 away matches before this streak (W9 D7). Their last run of three consecutive away losses occurred in February 2024.

Win Probability

According to Opta's win probability model:

As Wolves prepare for their match against Crystal Palace under new leadership, there is hope that Rob Edwards can steer them towards better results despite recent challenges.