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EspañolWolves boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Molineux (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Edwards confirmed there were no new injury concerns and that both Angel Gomes and Joao Gomes are fit and "in a good place at the moment".
- Edwards said there was "a lot to like about the performance" against Crystal Palace, a game they lost 1-0, adding: "I was equally frustrated after the game as we should have taken something from it. It was frustrating being a yard away from stopping the goal happening and making something of it. There was emotion and anger after the game."
- The Wolves boss confirmed he had seen a positive reaction in training after the Palace loss. Edwards said: "We flipped it the next day and that shows that people care. The dressing room was interesting after the game. There is not a frustration that lingers which is causing any sort of problem. We have an exciting week, and we're at home to try to get some results as well."
- On facing Aston Villa, who are currently placed third in the Premier League, Edwards said: "Villa are obviously a brilliant team and an amazing manager [Unai Emery]. They have a clear way of playing – we sort of know big, big elements of what we need to do to make sure we are competitive in the game. It needs to look like it matters to us. Villa are a team which can win a game in many different ways."
- On the supporters galvanising the team: "The supporters have been amazing considering how difficult it has been. I know the players have got to produce, but what I want as well is for the supporters to keep backing the team. We need to bring our best, and I know the supporters will be right behind the lads."
- On Mateus Mane being approached by Portugal to play for them over England: "He has got to be able to follow his heart. But again, I will support whatever he chooses to do. His main focus, and he knows this, needs to be here."
- On how Tolu Arokodare is coping after being racially abused on social media: "He is alright, and he has trained this week. He has trained, so he is fit and in a good state to play. Our supporters can have an influence and get behind him and show that love for singing for him."
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