A Wolves player has been nominated for the February Premier League Player of the Month award in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Wolves have performed admirably in February. The team has improved to ninth in the standings, one point off of a European spot, under Gary O’Neil’s direction, thanks to a number of noteworthy victories.
With a 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday night, the team also advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals at Molineux for just the third time in this century.
While several players have been playing well lately, Joao Gomes is one who has been acknowledged for his achievements.
Joao Gomes earns Premier League nomination
This month, the midfielder has been essential to Wolves’ success. To assist them move up the table, the team picked up two noteworthy league wins.
First off, the Brazilian played a crucial role in the team’s 4-2 triumph over Chelsea. At Stamford Bridge, the midfielder received assistance as the team defeated the Blues to win the double. Subsequently, Joao Gomes scored twice against Spurs to secure a 2-1 triumph against the London team. Many praised his “sensational” performance and thought he was the finest player on the pitch.
Furthermore, the Brazilian accomplished a very remarkable record at the end of the month: he led the league in tackles in February with 23.
Six other Premier League players, including Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Rasmus Hojlund, will compete against Joao Gomes for the honour.
The midfielder would become the first player from Wolves to win Premier League Player of the Month if he were to win the prize.
The public vote along with the votes of a panel of football experts will determine the winner.
Joao Gomes deserves the recognition
Although Wolves supporters will probably remember Joao Gomes most for his heroics against Spurs, he has had consistently excellent performances this season.
Because he constantly eliminates possible threats, the Brazilian has frequently been a hindrance to any creative sparks that the opponent may have. His ability to tackle has demonstrated this, as he has consistently stopped the pace and attempted to start a risky counterattack for Wolves.
The midfield player has a lot of promise considering he is only 23 years old. The Brazilian obviously possesses all the necessary skills to succeed in football.
In order to continue developing a team around him, Wolves must make sure they take all reasonable steps to keep him at the club for as long as possible.
