“We’ve got to start fighting more”: Wolves interim manager Steve Davis ahead of crucial Leicester tie
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Steve Davis believes his Wolves side have got to start fighting more to turn their current struggles around.
“It’s time to bare our teeth,” the interim boss told reporters at his press conference on Friday afternoon, after he was confirmed to be in interim charge of the club until 2023.
Wolves turned to Davis after they failed to reach an agreement with top targets Michael Beale and Julen Lopetegui.
Davis, who has over five years of experience as a manager at Crewe, was elevated from his role as Under-18’s Head Coach following the dismissal of Bruno Lage on October 3.
Following the extension of his time in the role, when asked about what he wants his team to represent, he revealed: “I think you’ve seen already, a group that’s committed and shows their potential and their talent.”
“On the flip side of that we’ve got to start fighting more, we’ve got to start doing the bits that are really important as an individual and as a group.”
“At the moment the need is to work harder than the opposition, and I think we’re certainly trying to do that now, you’ve seen that in the last couple of games.”
Wolves have won just once in their three games since Davis took the reins and are now heading into a massive six-pointer against local rivals, Leicester.
Both teams are situated in the relegation zone currently, and are separated by just the one point (Wolves 18th, Leicester 19th)
Davis spoke on the importance of the Leicester game, highlighting their performance in the 2-0 win over Leeds on Thursday night.
“I went to watch last night, they were worth their win, I thought they were good, so we know the task ahead’,” he said, “But we’re positive as well, and we think we can get some points.”
Davis was full of praise for his opponent in the opposite dugout, Brendan Rodgers, after watching the Foxes play Leeds in preparation for Sunday.
“I saw a team that was willing to roll their sleeves up and was willing to fight for their manager, which I think is important, I think it’s important for us to do the same.”
“I’ve only come across him at LMA dinners and things like that where he’s won awards, but obviously he’s highly regarded in the game, and he’s had a great career as a manager so huge respect to him.”
A win for either side on Sunday should see them move out of the bottom three, a real chance for a turning point for two underperforming teams.