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According to former stalwart Mike Stowell, Wolverhampton Wanderers can become a top-four side in the Premier League. The former goalkeeper was speaking to Express & Star about the club’s campaign and what they must do to reach the next level.
What’s the word?
Wolves had a tremendous first term back in the Premier League, finishing seventh and qualifying for the Europa League.
Following promotion, it was a season beyond many supporters’ wildest dreams as Nuno Santo oversaw victories against Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United.
Yet 2019/20 could be even better for the Midlands club. Embarking on a first European voyage since 1980, it’ll be extremely interesting to see how they get on.
In comments per Express & Star, ex-Wolves ‘keeper Stowell has given his thoughts on where the club could be in the future.
He made the suggestion that his former club can qualify for Europe’s premier competition providing they improve in one key area.
“They’ve been one of the best against the bigger teams, so if they can sort it out against (the struggling sides), they can be a top-four team – Champions League. It’s absolutely reasonable.”
Champions League not out of the question
If Wolves were able to break into the top four it would be a phenomenal achievement. Although it’s not out of the realms of possibility, it would be an incredible surprise if it happened next season.
The fact is that Wolves’ squad is too small to sustain both a Premier League and Europa League challenge.
Should they add bodies to their squad though, a top-four finish in the years to come could well be on the cards.
Fosun have spoken about a ten year plan at Wolves in the past and after securing a place in Europe, it looks as though they’re way ahead of schedule.
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Stowell is right to claim that they can rise up the table if they improve against smaller teams, though. Their record against some of the clubs near the bottom of the table was poor compared to their results against top six opposition – losing twice in the Premier League to relegated Huddersfield, for example.
Considering the meteoric rise they’ve had over the last two years, the sky really seems to be the limit for Nuno and his players.
However, analysing how they cope next season will key in determining whether Stowell’s comments have much substance.
