Wolves boss sends strong message to missing forward

The winger was left out of the squad against Spurs last week and Pereira hinted after the game that Guedes was not doing enough in training to warrant a place in the side.

Guedes was then left out again for Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester United and in both games 17-year-old academy prospect Mateus Mane was chosen ahead of him.

The head coach has now revealed Guedes is not the right mental space to be involved in Premier League squads, but he hopes the player will be involved again before the end of the season.

"He knows the message," Pereira said when asked about Guedes missing out on the team.

"I had a conversation with him and he must be with the (right) spirit, but I believe (he will).

"The conversation we had will change things.

"He needs to be with the (right) spirit to help, he needs the right mentality to help the team.

"I must be honest with him, I had a conversation with him and explained I don't like what he's doing now, because he has the level to help.

"I want him until the end of the season in the condition, with the mentality, to help us."

The 28-year-old has had a difficult Wolves carer since signing for the club for £27.5million in 2022.

He only lasted six months in his first season before leaving on loan for Benfica.

He then returned to the Portuguese club for the first half of the following season, before joining Spanish side Villarreal.

This season is his first full campaign in the Premier League, but the forward has often been a bench player under both Gary O'Neil and Pereira.

In 28 games in all competitions he has managed five goals and five assists, with three of those goals coming in the Carabao Cup.

His Wolves future is now uncertain this summer and he could depart before next season if the right deal can be agreed.