Arne Slot admits Rob Edwards made a move that left him ‘alarmed’ during the Wolves encounter

Despite the loss to Liverpool, Wolves were able to take several positives from the performance.

It was far from Wolves’ poorest display under Rob Edwards. They were well organised defensively and remained largely comfortable until Liverpool struck twice.

Tolu Arokodare even acknowledged that the team finally looked united after the defeat, a telling admission following the changes Edwards made that supporters had long been calling for.

Both Mateus Mane and Arokodare were handed starts, which saw Jorgen Strand Larsen relegated to the bench. With signs of improvement evident, it wouldn’t be surprising if Edwards sticks with the same XI for the upcoming clash against Manchester United, as Wolves aim to build some much-needed consistency.

Arne Slot praises Wolves’ second-half response

The match at Anfield unfolded in two distinct halves. After a difficult spell, Wolves emerged after the break with renewed determination, and Santiago Bueno quickly pulled a goal back. The visitors continued to apply pressure but were unable to find an equaliser despite creating several chances in front of their travelling support.

Strand Larsen was later introduced to partner Arokodare up front, a move that caused Liverpool problems and even had Arne Slot concerned about holding on to the victory. Speaking after the match, Slot admitted that Wolves’ aerial threat and quality from wide areas caused his side real discomfort.

Selection dilemma ahead of Manchester United

Mateus Mane has injected fresh energy into Wolves’ attack, giving Edwards little reason to alter that side of the team. Hwang Hee-chan, however, has struggled for form this season and endured a tough outing at Anfield, though dropping him risks disrupting the team’s balance.

Arokodare has certainly earned another start, but the key question is whether Edwards is prepared to leave Strand Larsen out once more, especially with the January window approaching. With reported interest from West Ham and others, Wolves may need to prioritise players who represent the club’s long-term future rather than selecting big names on reputation alone.