"We might change" - Wolves boss open to tactical switches

Wolves boss Rob Edwards is ready to switch it up tactically in the search for a winning formula.

The new head coach returned Wolves to a back five and started the two towering strikers Jorgen Strand Larsen and Tolu Arokodare together for the first time in the defeat to Crystal Palace.

But Edwards says he is not wedded to the same system and has already warned his players he will make changes depending on the opponent.

"I think what we'll try and do, because we are where we are and every game now is vital, we might change," Edwards said.

"So the shape and things like that can change depending on the opposition and what we think gives us the best way to win a game or the best chance to win a game.

"I've said that to the players from day one and they understand why. As long as there's a clear plan, they understand why we're doing what we're doing and we can work on it on the grass and we can show it in the meetings, then that's probably the right way for us to go.

"We felt like five defenders would give us the best chance to try and keep things tight and solid, but Tolu's trained really well and he earned his chance.

"I thought playing with two strikers, those two deserved it and earned it. I think when we get him (Tolu) fitter and get him going even more, he can be a real handful.

"But it doesn't mean we're going to go with two strikers all of the time, we'll try and pick the right thing for the right opposition."

Arokodare's rare start against Palace saw him offer a good outlet and hold the ball up well for his team-mates, despite the team's struggles.

But he also understands that the tactics will change and he may not partner Larsen regularly, as Wolves aim to kick-start their season.

“I don’t think it’s just Rob but if you play with two strikers, you want to use their height and aerial ability," Arokodare said.

“Even if we didn’t have a coach and it was the players playing on their own, if we played two men up front, we’d play long balls and use their power and strengths.

“That’s what the coach knows and that’s what he’s trying to do.

“There might be games where we play with one up front too and we’re going to have to adapt to it."

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