Wolverhampton Wanderers have terminated the contract of manager Vitor Pereira as the team struggles at the bottom of the Premier League standings. This decision follows a recent 3-0 defeat against Fulham, where Wolves remain winless in their first 10 matches of the season. Pereira, who had just signed a new three-year deal, made significant changes to the starting lineup but failed to secure a victory.
Despite playing with 10 men for more than half the game due to a red card, Wolves were already trailing 1-0 before conceding two more goals. The defeat marked the end of Pereira’s tenure, with executive chairman Jeff Shi acknowledging the team’s disappointing start to the season. Pereira, appointed in December 2024, had previously steered Wolves to safety, but the departure of key player Matheus Cunha to Manchester United had a detrimental impact.
With only Carabao Cup wins on home turf this season, Wolves find themselves eight points adrift from safety after the Fulham loss. The search for a new manager is underway as Wolves prepare to face Chelsea in their next Premier League fixture. In the interim, under-21 head coach James Collins and under-18 boss Richard Walker will oversee training sessions.
Following confrontations with fans after a recent loss to Burnley, where a late winner sealed the defeat, Pereira was given two more matches before being relieved of his duties. Known for his brief stints at clubs, Pereira’s time at Wolves has come to an end, prompting speculation about who will take over the managerial role.
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