Liam Keen comment: Wolves win the perfect tonic to difficult few weeks

The general feeling around the club, from a disgruntled fan base to a team that needs help in the transfer window, meant Molineux was quiet at kick-off.

But the stadium was rocking at the end as Wolves entertained, enthralled and more importantly, won.

Goalscorers

There is a reason that so many clubs are chasing strikers in this transfer window and it is because they change games.

Jorgen Strand Larsen has had to contend with a lot of noise around his future and that cannot be easy when going into a game in front of your own supporters.

Vitor Pereira needed him from the bench and the Norwegian proved he is ready to perform with two excellent late finishes to lift the roof off Molineux and send Wolves into the third round of the Carabao Cup.

The Premier League is Wolves' obvious priority, but a win against a fellow top flight team will help with momentum and confidence nonetheless.

He took the first goal instinctively on his wrong foot but it was the second goal that was most satisfying, as he bullied defenders to get on the end of a cross and power home a header.

Wolves are insistent they will not sell him, as Newcastle push for his signature before next Monday's transfer deadline day, but his value has probably increased with two goals in this fashion.

He is integral to how Wolves will play this season and letting him go would be a massive risk.

Meanwhile, it was difficult not to feel sorry for Hwang Hee-chan. The forward missed a penalty and was seemingly cheered by home fans for being substituted.

Pereira revealed after the game that Hwang's grandfather had died this week but the player did not return to South Korea so that he could play for Wolves.

Hwang's performances do need to improve, but he is a player that is often disrespected and scapegoated unfairly.

Defensive plan

Wolves currently have a lot of defensive options but the plan moving forward is slightly unclear.

Ladislav Krejci's signing offers another left-footed option and more balance and cover for that position - but the surprisingly huge outlay Wolves are spending to sign him means he is likely to play.

That means there is likely to be some movement with the defensive options at Pereira's disposal and one who could go is Santi Bueno - however, he has done his chances no harm whatsoever with his recent performances.

Coming off the bench against Bournemouth on Saturday to play on his unnatural left side, Bueno did fairly well.

He then started Tuesday's game in that same position and was arguably Wolves' best defender with an aggressive and energetic performance.

It could give Pereira food for thought as he moulds his squad in the final days of the window.

On top of that, Hugo Bueno continues to fight David Moller Wolfe for his position at left-wing-back, while both right-wing-backs had an impact on the game.

Rodrigo Gomes had a positive impact with the opening goal and a negative one with his defending for the equaliser, but he will still be a solid option.

Jackson Tchatchoua then showed his quality with a strong cross for the winner - an assist on his Molineux debut - and some athletic running that showed how he will bring something different to a Wolves side that is lacking some pace.

Midfield comeback

Pereira's decision to leave Andre on the bench on the weekend was widely criticised and it was no surprise to see the Brazilian back in the team against West Ham.

The midfielder put in a solid display, broke the game up well and manipulated the ball well to get Wolves on the front foot. As always, he also dug in and did the dirty work when needed.

He is vital to the Wolves side and it is likely we do not see the brave call to leave him out again.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde got another chance next to him in midfield and won the penalty with some neat play, but had an overall under-par first half.

Wolves have been keen to get a new midfielder in all summer and are still working on it and the opening games of the season have proved how important it is.

The drop off in quality when Andre or Joao Gomes are not playing is stark and Wolves need a midfielder who is good enough, but happy to be behind the Brazilian duo in the pecking order.

That is a tall order, but the midfield is light and they cannot afford to end the transfer window without addressing it.