In a recent interview, pundit and former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy, expressed his empathy for Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O’Neil amidst their challenging start to the 2024/25 season. Following their fourth league defeat against Aston Villa, where Wolves squandered a 1-0 lead to concede three late goals, the Midlands club finds themselves at the bottom of the table with just one point, level with Everton.

The transfer window was less than stellar for Wolves as they saw key players like Max Kilman and Pedro Neto depart without adequate replacements. Despite some new additions to the squad, including defensive midfielder Andre from Fluminense, noticeable gaps remain unfilled.

Murphy, drawing from his own experiences with top clubs in his playing career, voiced his support for O’Neil in light of the tough circumstances faced by Wolves. Acknowledging their challenging fixture list and significant player losses, Murphy highlighted the need for improvements in the team’s performance over the full 90 minutes, citing late-game mistakes against Villa as an area for concern.

Adding to Wolves’ woes, defender Yerson Mosquera suffered a knee injury in the defeat to Villa, raising further concerns for the beleaguered side. O’Neil confirmed the injury post-match, hinting at a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines for the 23-year-old Colombian, who had returned to the team this season after a loan spell with Villarreal.

After the game, the defender went on social media to reassure fans, expressing gratitude for their messages. In an Instagram post, he wrote, “Appreciate all your well wishes. Hoping for a speedy recovery and trusting in God for a positive outcome.” O’Neil’s team faces a challenging home match against Arne Slot’s Liverpool next weekend following their 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. Subsequently, they head to Brentford early in October. Match insights provided by SofaScore.