“Are You Proud of Your Team?” – Vitor Pereira’s Shocking Response After Heartbreaking Man City Defeat Will Leave You Speechless
Vitor Pereira Proud of Wolves’ Identity Despite Defeat at Man City
Vitor Pereira emphasized the importance of maintaining a team’s identity, even in defeat, after Wolves’ narrow 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Friday night.
Although their six-game winning streak came to an end at the Etihad Stadium, Wolves created several scoring opportunities and walked away feeling they deserved more.
Both Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha hit the woodwork, and despite Kevin De Bruyne’s decisive goal, Pereira’s side stood firm and competitive throughout the match.
After the final whistle, the Wolves players and supporters shared a moment of mutual appreciation, reflecting the team’s effort and spirit on the night.
Pereira on the Team’s Display
“Of course, I’m disappointed with the result, but tonight I saw everything a team should show—tactical discipline, technical skill, confidence, and a united defensive effort when City pressed us. The team spirit was outstanding,” Pereira said.
Referring to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s missed chance, he added: “The pass was a bit strong, but I appreciate the intent—looking to set up a teammate in a better position. That’s the kind of unselfish play I want from my players.”
“I’m proud of the players, proud of the team, and proud of our supporters. If just one of those shots that hit the post had gone in, we could’ve been talking about a different result.”
Staying True to Their Identity
Pereira revealed that his pre-match message to the squad was about more than just the outcome.
“I told the players that we might lose the match, but we can’t lose our identity, our fighting spirit, or our ambition. That’s what we brought to the pitch today,” he said.
He added that while Wolves have won games in the past without playing to their potential—citing their performance at Manchester United—Friday’s match showed their true level, even if the result didn’t reflect it.
Looking Ahead to Next Season
Pereira is already focused on building a team capable of competing across the Premier League.
“I want a side that can go toe-to-toe with any team in this league. That’s the mindset I’m working to instill—one of belief, ambition, and good football.”
On Strand Larsen’s Absence
Explaining the absence of striker Strand Larsen, Pereira confirmed: “He picked up a minor injury and wasn’t feeling right in training. We spoke with the medical team and agreed not to risk him.”
Despite his absence, Pereira praised the squad’s overall performance. “I liked our starting XI and the impact from the bench. They all showed the hunger and attitude I expect.”
On the Connection With Fans
Pereira ended by highlighting the bond between the team and its supporters.
“There’s a strong connection there. We’re proud of the work we’re doing, and they should be proud too. We approached this game with the right mentality.
Results can’t always be controlled in football, but our attitude, identity, and commitment can be—and today, I saw all of that from my players.”
