Following yet another high-level setback, Wolverhampton Wanderers will be deep in the bottom half of the Premier League standings going into the international break.
With a 5-3 victory over the Old Gold, Brentford puts more pressure on Gary O’Neil, whose job is starting to seem vulnerable given their poor start to the season.
A few of his starting eleven performed poorly during the loss, and when the domestic season starts up again in a few weeks, they might be benched. Carlos Forbs was one player who was unable to make a significant contribution; with just over 20 minutes remaining, he was substituted.
Brentford vs. Carlos Forbs: A numerical analysis O’Neil was hoping the Ajax loanee would have an effect from the flank as the summer acquisition made his first Premier League start for Wolves.
The only noteworthy things that happened while the Portuguese gem was on the field were one crucial pass, one well-placed cross, and one successful dribbling attempt.
The winger was remarkably less involved in the game than goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, as evidenced by the fact that he made fewer completed passes (15) and even took less touches (29 vs 58).
Forbs was dribbled past once, lost possession six times and won just one of his three aerial duels in what was a challenging first start for the former Manchester City starlet.
The £15k-per-week gem will have been expected to hit the ground running in order to help the Old Gold secure a much-needed victory, but he failed to demonstrate his true abilities. Forbs could well be dropped for the next match. The question is, who will take his place in the starting XI?
O’Neil must replace Carlos Forbs
Against Brentford, Goncalo Guedes was the replacement for the ineffective winger, and he could be the ideal player to stake a claim for the berth out wide.
Indeed, the former Valencia star has already scored three goals this season, but he has failed to start under O’Neil in the top flight.
During his 22-minute cameo on the field, Guedes managed to attempt a dribble, make two key passes, deliver a solitary accurate cross and even had a shot at goal, although it was off target.
It was clearly an improvement on the player he had replaced in the side, which could potentially impact O’Neil’s next starting XI – that is, if he is still in a job by the time the Molineux side play Manchester City in a few weeks.
The team has no problems going forward and scoring, as defending is proving to be the most difficult aspect for them this term, having already conceded 21 in the league, which is the worst record out of all 20 teams.
And with the form City are in, the wait for their first win could stretch that little bit longer.
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