It’s all about how you set the tone. In a new school, in a new job or any kind of a new environment. It’s crucial to get off to a good start in football, the crazy sport where there is never enough time and no room for error. Julen Lopetegui must feel at least a bit better about his chances of succeeding in England after seeing his Wolves come back from behind to claim a priceless victory at Everton on Boxing Day.The Spaniard still has many doubters following his first foray into English football, so it’s of great importance to get the critics off his back and try to instil a winning mentality back at Molineux.”I am happy with the players’ mentality because they showed the match only finishes on the whistle. So, we have to believe because we’ll have a hard task against all the teams in the Premier League. They have big strengths in a lot of situations, and we fought at a good level and in some moments played good football.”🤯 Julen Lopetegui becomes the first Wolves manager to win their opening top-flight match since 1978. 10 managers have tried, 10 have failed. #WWFC pic.twitter.com/hyhd1k7En0— Sporting News Football Club (@sn_footballclub) December 26, 2022 Despite falling behind early on at Goodison Park, Wolves responded and showed character to stun their hosts in injury time and claim a first away of the season. Daniel Podence and Rayan Ait-Nouri found the back of the net amidst a disciplined first league performance under Lopetegui, who now believes the positive feeling can only benefit his squad.”There aren’t secrets in football. It’s just to work hard, believe in yourself and in the end overcome a very good opponent. We have big problems, but in the same way, we have done good things.”The Spanish boss spent most of the encounter as a prowling, cajoling presence in the technical area. Instead of allowing himself a moment to celebrate Podence’s equaliser, the former Real Madrid manager was already directing his players to refocus their efforts.”In the end, it’s going to be good for our confidence, but it’s only one step. We have not done anything yet. We are happy, of course, we need good news. At the moments we are happy, but we have to enjoy today and tomorrow, we’re going to think about Manchester United.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6911557##Wolves’ dramatic win was a reward for Lopetegui’s bold approach – something that’s been absent from the Wolves’ style of play for quite some time. The Basque coach must now find a way to carry the good feeling into upcoming matches and build his players’ confidence. It’s the only way to lift the club of the Premier League relegation zone.”All wins are very important, but at the moment we need good news. It’s going to be good for our confidence, and we’ll continue to work hard. It’s only one step, three points. We tried to convince them that they are able to do better. They have to believe. It’s important that have confidence. We have to improve. We have given our all in the training sessions and after we’ll see. It’s the only way I know.”Home match with Erik Ten Hag’s Red Devils on Saturday will provide a big test for the Wolves, who now have a win to roar about.
