Gary O’Neil hails versatile Wolves ace

Amidst a string of injuries plaguing Wolves players, manager Gary O’Neil will find solace in having one player who can seamlessly transition between three positions.

In their 2-1 victory against Fulham, Rayan Ait-Nouri demonstrated this versatility by starting at left-back and finishing as a playmaker in the number ten position.

Ait-Nouri netted the opening goal for the home team in the 52nd minute and proved to be a relentless threat, swiftly maneuvering into any available space on the field while also maintaining a disciplined approach when playing with his back to the goal.

A defining moment in Ait-Nouri’s stellar performance occurred in the first half when Andreas Pereira looked to launch a counterattack while Wolves pressed high up the field. Ait-Nouri swiftly sprinted back and executed a decisive challenge at the halfway line. Without pausing, he immediately rose to his feet and left Harry Wilson trailing behind as he surged forward.

Consistently turning defence into attack, Ait-Nouri proved to be the decisive factor for O’Neil’s side in a closely contested match against Fulham.

O’Neil stated on the club’s website: “It’s very important being able to use him in a few different positions out of necessity. He could roll inside and play in midfield from left back, he played as a 10 in the second half.”