Tolu Arokodare releases statement after Wolves suffer late heartbreak against Arsenal
Tolu Arokodare found the net for Wolves against Arsenal, and it looked like he had rescued a point against all odds in the 91st minute, reports Scott Mason for Molineux News.
The Nigerian connected with a cross delivered by Mateus Mane, who is surely pushing for a start, and the Old Gold were set for a jubilant journey home.
However, Bukayo Saka forced a second own goal of the game, and the Premier League leaders would snatch all three points with just minutes remaining.
After scoring his side’s goal, it was Arokodare on the post-match interview duties, and here is what he has said.
Tolu Arokodare claims poor defending at the end cost Wolves
Tolu Arokodare was expectedly upset about Wolves conceding a late winning goal against Arsenal.
The summer arrival had thought he had given the Old Gold a famous point on the road but has described the final result as “hurtful”.
While he is remaining hopeful and believes there are positives to take from the game, he does also think poor defending in the closing moments has cost the Wanderers.
Speaking to TNT Sports, as relayed by BBC Sport, Tolu stated, “It is not the first time we conceded in the last minute. It’s something that we have to work on – staying focused to the last whistle – very unlucky for us. Good goal from them, and I would say it was a little bit of poor defending from us.”
Wolves have also now scored twice in their last two games, after previously failing to score in the five beforehand.
The goalscoring struggles for the Molineux club have been well-documented, and the forward admits they have been working to change that.
Arokodare said, “It’s something we’ve been working on. We did have a few chances in the second half and we have that quality, but we haven’t been lucky in attacking or defending. Hopefully in the coming games we will score more goals and everything will change.”
Wolves are their own worst enemy once again
Wolves have also now scored twice in their last two games, after previously failing to score in the five beforehand.
The goalscoring struggles for the Molineux club have been well-documented, and the forward admits they have been working to change that.
Arokodare said, “It’s something we’ve been working on. We did have a few chances in the second half and we have that quality, but we haven’t been lucky in attacking or defending. Hopefully in the coming games we will score more goals and everything will change.”
Wolves are their own worst enemy once again
Wolves have now conceded four own goals this season. That is the most of any side in the Premier League this campaign.
It is quite a damning statistic, and one that paints the picture clearly. Wolves have been the architects of their own struggles.
Too often this season, the Wanderers have put in spirited displays but have then shot themselves in the foot with avoidable errors and mistakes.
Lapses in concentration and poor decision-making must be ironed out. If it were not for those issues, it could have been a great night as a Wolves fan.
