Wolves Manager Vitor Pereira Handed Ten-Match Suspension for Sideline Incident
Wolverhampton, England – Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Manager Vítor Pereira has been handed a ten-match suspension following his dismissal during Sunday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion. The suspension stems from Pereira’s reaction to a refereeing decision, which saw him kick a spare ball on the sidelines into the fourth official’s seating area.
Pereira was shown a red card for what officials deemed “irresponsible behavior.” The incident occurred amidst growing frustration as Wolves felt they were denied a crucial free-kick. The game ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw, further exacerbating the tension at Molineux.
Following the match, Wolves assistant manager Luis Miguel addressed the situation on behalf of Pereira, telling Sky Sports, “First of all, I want to speak about what happened with Vitor. We lost our minds!” Miguel went on to apologize for Pereira’s actions, acknowledging that the manager’s behavior was unacceptable.
Miguel also expressed frustration with the game’s outcome, echoing sentiments shared by many Wolves supporters. “About the game – it’s frustrating, last week against Spurs was the same. Last six minutes conceding a goal, but we keep on. In the end we will see if it is one point gained or two lost.”
The draw against Brighton leaves Wolves still searching for their first win of the Premier League season. Despite taking the lead in the 21st minute through a Bart Verbruggen own goal, they were unable to hold on, conceding an equalizer in the 86th minute when Jan Paul van Hecke headed home.
Pereira’s suspension presents a significant challenge for Wolves, who will now be without their manager on the sidelines for a crucial stretch of games. Assistant manager Luis Miguel is expected to take charge in Pereira’s absence.
The club has yet to release an official statement regarding the suspension, but it is anticipated that they will accept the ruling and focus on navigating the upcoming fixtures without their manager’s direct guidance. The incident serves as a reminder of the intense pressures and emotions that managers face in the high-stakes environment of the Premier League.
