Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto says Fer Lopez is better than Jarrod Bowen | OneFootball

Cesar Peixoto has put Fer Lopez above Jarrod Bowen ahead of Wolves’ trip to West Ham on Tuesday night, stating his forward is the better player.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Bowen is widely regarded as the Championship’s standout after remaining with the Hammers following relegation, but Peixoto said his own man is number one in his eyes and declined comparisons while stressing respect for West Ham’s captain.

Lopez has started fast, with two goals and two assists in the first three league matches. Their face-off is one thread in a meeting of the bookmakers’ favourites for automatic promotion that also reunites Peixoto with former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo, his one-time Porto team-mate over two decades ago.

West Ham have taken just two points from their opening three games and Nuno is already under scrutiny. Peixoto played down the hype, calling it just another game, though he acknowledged West Ham’s greater quality and the likelihood of a tougher examination.

The tie falls in the final hours of the transfer window, which Peixoto accepts is less than ideal, but he said club staff will handle that while he focuses on players, strategy and trying to win.

Despite a 4-1 win over Stoke, Wolves allowed chances, with Sorba Thomas spurning two big openings before the interval. Peixoto said organisation, compactness and timing still need work, yet he feels the team are at a good level for this stage of the season.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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