Wolves v Stoke: Cesar Peixoto targets fortress feel at Molineux | OneFootball

Cesar Peixoto says the season starts now and has challenged Wolves to turn Molineux into a fortress when Stoke visit on Saturday lunchtime. They aim to extend an unbeaten start while beginning a demanding run of seven matches in 22 days before the first international break.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, three wins in the first four outings, including back-to-back successes at Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, have encouraged the head coach, though he is clear home form must harden. Wolves needed a stoppage-time Raul Jimenez penalty to avoid defeat to Blackburn on opening day.

Peixoto regarded that as their poorest display so far, citing injuries to Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera and several players still building fitness after the summer. He says the issues have been analysed, and work is ongoing to improve and find consistency.

Stoke’s visit begins a congested spell that ends with the first Black Country derby of the season at Molineux on 20 September. It will be Peixoto’s first real taste of the Championship’s relentlessness, and he says he is ready while trusting his staff to aid player recovery.

After eight changes for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win in Sheffield, he is likely to revert to a similar line-up to last weekend’s victory at Preston. Jordan James, who made his first start for the club at Hillsborough, may need more time to get fully up to speed. Peixoto said selections will be organised to keep Wolves competitive in every game and to fight for three points.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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