Nathan Judah comment: Warning signs are screaming out ahead of difficult Wolves season

An error-strewn performance was compounded by Vitor Pereira's side conceding four poor goals on their way to a disappointing defeat.

It was an evening that offered up short-term and long-term questions about this team as they look to survive another season under the head coach.

Slow start for Wolfe

It's early days for David Moller Wolfe in his Wolves career, but the left-wing back will need to adapt and improve as the season progresses.

Known for his defensive prowess and tough-tacking approach, Wolfe struggled to gain any significant impact in the game and will be disappointed with his role in City's opener.

Pereira will also be looking for more on the attacking department from the Norwegian international with very few overlaps or crosses coming from the left hand side.

The system Wolves play encourages threat from both flanks, but too many times Wolfe ventured forward, only to turn inside and pass backwards.

Hugo Bueno replaced the 23-year-old on 70 mins and immediately looked more threatening.

I expect Wolfe to get the nod at Bournemouth, but he could have an immediate battle on his hands to retain his place in the side.

Ag-ba-don't do that

It's been bubbling under for a while, but something is not right with Emmanuel Agbadou.

For the casual fan who watched last season and attended the Premier League opener, this can be put down to a likely one-off blip.

But as reported previously, the warning signs have been there throughout pre-season.

The Ivory Coast international has been sloppy in possession throughout and way too casual when in possession.

Whether pre-season was too easy, whether it was just a lack of concentration, it was hoped once the season begun, he would put his early performances behind him.

But no such luck, it was his poorest game of his Wolves career and will be extremely disappointed with his role in three of City's four goals.

Of course Agbadou will not have to mark Erling Haaland every week, but Wolves will need their 'man mountain' to return very quickly.

Wolves' success this season will be defined by how well the spine of the side performs, they need their best defender back on song.

Wolves need a Pep talk

Vitor Pereira spoke with Portuguese TV after the game and revealed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola told him he needs three of four quality additions.

This is a similar narrative to what Pereira has said over the past month, however transfer dealings to date have been a frustratingly slow and laboured process.

Pereira opted for new recruits Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias to start on the bench in favour of Marshall Munetsi and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, but the duo's introduction gave the hosts much more threat that had been severely lacking throughout.

Wolves should have more of the ball at the Vitality Stadium and it would be no surprise to see both players named in the starting line-up.

But Wolves need quality additions, another striker and arguably another wide forward (should Hwang Hee-chan depart) will be a priority.

Joao Gomes and Andre will hopfully play the majority of games in the middle, but they must find a deep-lying centre midfielder for support.

A left-sided centre-back is still required and the goalkeeping situation is also open for debate.

With just over a week left before transfer deadline day, it seems a tall order for Wolves to fulfil each and every need at this stage.