Carabao Cup: Pereira praises Arokodare's performance  despite defeat

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira has expressed satisfaction with Tolu Arokodare's performance in the club's 4-3 Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Arokodare scored Wolves' second goal in the 47th minute, marking his second goal in the competition for the club.

Despite losing the thrilling match at the Molineux, Pereira praised Arokodare's growing confidence and adaptation to the team.

"It's normal because now he has more training with us. His fitness is better now than before, he understands what we need from him, and he is more connected with his teammates, and he is ready to help us," Pereira said.

Arokodare's goal was part of a dramatic fightback from Wolves, who trailed 3-0 at halftime but managed to reduce the deficit and push Chelsea hard in the second half.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun