Opinion: Graham Potter’s West Ham lineup vs. Wolves raises concerns
Graham Potter unveils West Ham’s lineup for Wolves clash—but has he repeated past mistakes?
West Ham have virtually secured their Premier League status for another season, leaving little to play for besides confidence and momentum.
However, results and performances remain crucial in the final stretch, and their clash with Wolves presents a great opportunity to claim all three points.
With this in mind, Potter has named his starting XI to achieve just that, though his selection may have made the task more difficult than necessary.
West Ham’s Starting XI for Wolves Clash
Since their 1-0 victory over Arsenal, West Ham have stuck with a back-five formation. While this setup has brought some success, it has also raised concerns.
Potter’s tactical approach has significantly reduced the Irons’ attacking threat due to the defensive structure, and he seems to have done the same against Wolves.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Oliver Scarles feature in the lineup, with a defensive trio of Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, and Aaron Cresswell adding stability—perhaps more than required.
Against Arsenal, this cautious approach was effective. However, in this fixture, where West Ham may need to be the more aggressive side, such a defensive setup could prove unnecessary.
Potter will be hoping that Evan Ferguson, named in the starting attack, can provide the cutting edge to change that.
West Ham Must End Strongly
Although nothing tangible is left to fight for this season, it remains essential for the Hammers to build momentum and finish on a high.
After a poor start to the campaign, a strong finish is needed to give fans hope ahead of the summer.
Plenty of work awaits West Ham in the upcoming transfer window, but for now, the priority is improving performances on the pitch.
