Tommy Doyle reveals Wolves tactical change that allows him to ‘use my engine’
The Wolves midfielder believes Cesar Peixoto’s tactical approach can bring the best out of him.
Tommy Doyle believes Cesar Peixoto’s system can bring the best out of him as he targets a key role at Wolves this season.
The midfielder featured for 73 minutes during Wolves’ pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad, forming part of a three-man midfield alongside Andre and Marshall Munetsi.
Speaking after the game, Doyle explained why he feels the balance of Peixoto’s system suits his style of play.
He said: “Out of possession it’s more 4-4-2, so I’m a lot higher. It allows me to use my engine, and then 4-5-1 in possession, which is perfect.
“I grew up playing in that position, the position I played today is what I’m used to. It allows you to get up and down the pitch, and be aggressive with and without the ball, which is nice.
“We all want to try and be a complete player, so I think the system allows me to try and push for that.
“I think we [Andre and Munetsi] all complement each other really well. As long as we're all aggressive, which we are, we're putting in tackles, and we're there for each other, and, we can all play with the ball, so hopefully we can keep doing that throughout the season, whoever's in there, and hopefully we can win those games.”
Defeat to the Spanish cup winners was Wolves’ first loss of pre-season so far, but for Doyle, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Birmingham City, it was another valuable step in his return to Molineux.
The 24-year-old added: “It was enjoyable. Obviously, you want to win every football match you're playing in, whether it’s the season or pre-season, so there's obviously a little bit of frustration that we couldn’t win.
“Personally, it was nice to be back in front of the fans again because it’s been a while.
“It was nice playing with my teammates again, but the most important thing is getting minutes in the boys and practising what the manager wants, and putting his ideas forward.
“We’ll get things right, we’ll make mistakes, but that’s part of pre-season and we’re learning.”
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