'Losing Joao Gomes would be felt on so many fronts'
[BBC] If Joao Gomes leaves Wolves this summer, he will go with the thanks of supporters who know exactly what they are losing. In a season that has too often lacked control, composure and fight, Gomes has been one of the few constants. Since arriving from Flamengo in January 2023, he has brought urgency, aggression and heart to Wolves' midfield.
He did not need long to settle. He looked like a Wolves player almost from the start. The numbers show just how much he has carried.
Premier League statistics show Gomes is joint-third for the number of duels won this season (184). Opta have him fourth for total tackles in the Premier League with 85. Of the leading 10 players in that metric, Gomes has the third-best percentage for tackles won (64.
7%). Those figures underline how much defensive work he gets through, often in a side that has left him with far too much to do. Of course, Gomes plays on the edge.
He is second for fouls committed this season. But that is part of the package. He is not a player who hides.