Jorgen Strand Larsen says Wolves must take full responsibility for their latest setback after crumbling to a 3-1 defeat at home to Leeds United on Saturday.

The Molineux crowd had been lifted when Ladislav Krejci fired the hosts ahead, but that lead quickly disappeared. Leeds responded with a devastating spell of three goals in just 14 minutes, turning the match on its head before half-time. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor all found the net as Daniel Farke’s side took control.

The third goal in particular infuriated home supporters. Emmanuel Agbadou’s loose pass was seized upon by Stach, who set up Okafor to score. The whistle that followed was met with heavy boos from the Wolves faithful, who had watched their team’s early promise collapse in dramatic fashion.

Despite Wolves throwing on extra height in the second half — with the 6ft 4ins Strand Larsen joining 6ft 6ins Tolu Arokodare up front — Leeds defended their cushion with relative ease. After the game, Strand Larsen didn’t hold back in his assessment.

“It’s just not good enough,” the Norwegian admitted. “We’re in a tough moment right now and the responsibility lies with us. We can’t look for excuses. We were ahead, everything was going our way, and then we gifted them three goals. That destroys us and it kills the energy in the stadium too.

“The third goal summed it up. I’ve missed the last few matches, but it felt all too familiar: sloppy passes, crosses we didn’t deal with, and avoidable mistakes.”

Defeat deepens Wolves’ crisis as Leeds climb

The loss leaves Wolves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, still without a point after five straight defeats — their worst-ever start to a league campaign. Leeds, by contrast, briefly jumped into the top half before settling in 12th place, and their win keeps hopes of survival alive as they look to finish above at least one established top-flight side.

Wolves are not alone in their struggles. West Ham, also in the relegation zone, have suffered four defeats from five, with pressure intensifying on manager Graham Potter amid rumours of an early dismissal. Brentford, adjusting to life without former boss Thomas Frank and several key players, sit only marginally better off with four points from their opening fixtures. Newly-promoted Burnley are likewise on four points, adding further intrigue to what is shaping up to be a fierce battle at the bottom.

For now, though, all eyes are on Wolves, who are staring down a crisis of confidence and results with little margin for error left.