Cesar Peixoto sees room for improvement from Wolves despite win over Port Vale
The Portuguese replaced Rob Edwards in June.
New Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto sees the areas of play where his team can do “a lot to improve” despite their 3-0 victory against Port Vale in a Carabao Cup first-round clash at Molineux.
The Portuguese, 46, who replaced Rob Edwards in June, saw the Sky Bet League Two side hit the bar through Jaheim Headley before sealing the tie with three first-half goals.
“I liked the mentality the players put into game, I liked that we scored three goals and didn’t concede, but there’s a lot to improve,” said Peixoto.
“We made some mistakes. The team have to win the ball and go more long, and be more compact.
“Not just the first line, but the wingers and midfielders too because sometimes we lose the ball because of that.”
Vale manager Jon Brady said: “In the first 15 minutes we were really on the front foot and forced two exceptional chances.
“You look at the chance count compared to theirs, but it’s about putting the ball in the net.
“But we can strive to be better – look at Wolves’ movement and rotations and it’s inspirational for me and it should be for our players.”
Adam Armstrong calmly sidefooted home in the 15th minute when Kyle Dempsey failed to clear Mateus Mane’s cross.
Andre nodded home in the 34th minute when Kieran Trippier’s deep cross was headed back by Yerson Mosquera.
Fer Lopez’s first Wolves goal came in the 43rd minute, picking his spot after a short pass from Rodrigo Gomes.
Goalkeeper Dan Bentley denied Mo Faal from the spot on 54 after Yerson Mosquera pushed the striker.