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Will Fans Be Outraged by This Controversial Move Gary O’Neil Is Considering?
Gary O’Neil could face significant backlash from Wolves fans due to a single decision ahead of the upcoming match against Brighton. How likely is it that he can withstand the fallout from such a questionable choice?
Wolves faced Manchester City on Sunday, suffering a tough loss, but goalkeeper José Sá delivered an impressive performance despite being sidelined for weeks. Manager Gary O’Neil had opted to start new signing Sam Johnstone, who was brought in for around £10 million, raising some eyebrows among fans who questioned whether he was a significant upgrade over Sá.
With Johnstone unavailable due to injury, Sá returned to the starting lineup and excelled, making five crucial saves, including two from close-range shots. His efforts earned him praise from Alan Shearer and many fans on social media.
However, O’Neil’s post-match comments sparked controversy. When asked if Sá’s performance created a selection dilemma, O’Neil stated there was no headache, emphasizing that Sá had trained well but was only in the lineup due to Johnstone’s injury. This response led some fans to feel that O’Neil was dismissing Sá’s achievements and planning to reinstate Johnstone for the next match against Brighton.
Should O’Neil decide to drop Sá after such a strong showing against the reigning champions, it could anger many supporters. Johnstone has yet to keep a clean sheet since joining Wolves, and his performances have not convinced fans that he was worth the transfer.
Dropping Sá after his display against City would send a confusing message, especially since Johnstone’s early outings haven’t demonstrated he’s a clear improvement. If O’Neil brings Johnstone back and the team struggles, it could lead to significant dissatisfaction among fans.
