Lee Naylor praises a standout performer from Wolves’ Saturday match, describing them as ‘brilliant,’ despite the 2-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
Gary O’Neil witnessed his team’s 2-0 defeat against the Gunners, but it was a spirited performance by the home team, who were once again without several key players.
Tawanda Chirewa made his debut in the attack, providing support to Hwang Hee-chan, who was starting for the first time since his return from injury. Despite the team’s limited experience, Wolves exceeded expectations with a strong performance against a title-contending side. Hugo Bueno also earned a start on the left due to Rayan Ait-Nouri’s injury absence, receiving praise from Lee Naylor post-match.
Lee Naylor praises Hugo Bueno’s performance as ‘brilliant’ for Wolves despite their defeat against Arsenal, particularly in his match-up against Bukayo Saka.
Hugo Bueno has faced challenges in this season, struggling to replicate his breakthrough performances from last season under Julen Lopetegui. Despite showing promise, he has been overshadowed by Ait-Nouri’s consistency, leading to limited appearances with just 22 across all competitions.
However, Bueno seized an opportunity in Saturday’s match after impressing as a substitute against Nottingham Forest. Lee Naylor commended Bueno’s efforts, acknowledging the difficulty of stepping into a game against top opposition after a period of limited play. Despite moments where he seemed slightly off pace, attributed to match sharpness and fitness, Naylor praised Bueno’s overall performance, highlighting his quality as a player despite his young age.
Andy Thompson also chimed in, affirming Bueno’s talent and experience despite his relative youth.
Absolutely, Hugo Bueno deserves significant credit for his efforts and contributions to Wolves, especially considering the challenges he has faced this season.
It sounds like Hugo Bueno really stepped up and made an impact on Saturday, despite the challenges he’s faced with limited playing time recently. It’s encouraging to see him perform well against top competition like Bukayo Saka. Hopefully, his performance serves as a reminder to the manager of his capabilities and leads to more opportunities for Bueno as the season progresses.