Wolves defender Fernando Marcal: I know importance of Aston Villa clash | OneFootball

Wolves defender Fernando Marcal has assured fans he knows the importance of their derby against Aston Villa.

While the Brazilian remains relatively new to Molineux, he appreciates what it means to supporters.

“It is a special game for the fans," he said.

“We know this and they are a good team too and I think it will be a very good game."

And he added: “We will do our best to stop them because it is our job. We will see but they have very good players."

Marcal says he has been welcomed into the fold at Molineux since his summer arrival and described the club as 'a family'.

He said: “It was my dream to play in the Premier League, I love this championship, it's the best championship to play in.

“I followed Wolves for a long time because they have a lot of Portuguese players and I played against Joao (Moutinho), Rui (Patricio), Ruben (Neves) many times and I know they are very good players and I know where they play is a good team, a good project. I wanted for some time to come here.

“When I arrived, I felt like one of the family here. Everybody talks with everybody, everyone joins; Portuguese players, English players, everybody is a good guy. I'm very happy here."