Wolves defender Totti Gomez spoke to the club's official website ahead of their upcoming match against Chelsea in the second round of the Premier League, sharing his reflections on the loss in the first leg, his assessment of his teammates, his thoughts on the team's tactical changes, what he expects from the home game, and his message to Chelsea's squad and fans.
On the loss against Arsenal in the first match, Totti Gomez said that they are well aware of Arsenal's strengths and that the result was not good despite a good pre-season preparation. He emphasized that there is still a lot to learn and improve from the game, and if they can do better in the details, they can achieve a better result.
Speaking about his teammate Mosquera, Tootie Gomez spoke highly of him. He mentioned that he has been doing a lot of preseason rotations with teammates like Mosquera and that they are both excellent players who give their all to protect the goal no matter who is on the field. He specifically emphasized the importance of communication in defense, believing that good communication makes things smoother and easier.
Regarding the team's tactical change of switching between three and four defenders, Totti Gomez said that it was an adjustment made by the coach according to the needs of the game. They have been experimenting with different formations during the preseason and trying to implement the coach's philosophy into the game. He believes that it is very important to have experienced players on the field to help them understand these messages. At the same time, he also emphasized the need for players to make their own judgments on the field based on game situations.
Speaking about the upcoming match at home against Chelsea, Totti Gomez said that it is their first home match of the season and the environment will be different with more support from the fans. He admitted that it will be a tough game as Chelsea are a strong team. However, he also said that they know their strengths and will do their best to get a good result. He made special mention of their two defeats against Chelsea last season and hoped for a good performance this season as well.
Regarding the strength of Chelsea's squad, Totti Gomez said that Chelsea has a large number of good players, which is both good and bad. He believes that competition between players can inspire better performances, but too many players can also pose management challenges.
Finally, Totti Gomez made an appeal to the fans to support the team from start to finish. He admitted that the game won't be easy, but asked the fans to trust them and that they will do their best for the team and the fans.
