5 managers who could be under pressure right now

#2 Nuno Espirito Santo

Nuno's Wolves side have yet to win a Premier League fixture this season

When 2019/20’s Premier League ended with newly promoted Wolves in 7th position, it felt like manager Nuno Espirito Santo could do no wrong. The Portuguese boss had guided his side to some phenomenal results – victories over the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United – and with outstanding players like Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez at his disposal, many pundits were tipping the Midlanders to break into the top 6 in 2019/20.

Unfortunately for the former goalkeeper, to say things haven’t quite gone to plan thus far for Wolves would be an understatement. After a diabolical start to the season, Wolves currently sit in 19th place in the Premier League table, and along with Watford, are one of just two sides that that haven’t managed to win a game yet. Draws against Leicester City and Manchester United were acceptable – but heavy losses to Chelsea and Everton on the other hand on the other hand are a massive concern.

Last season, Wolves had the tightest defence outside of the top six – conceding just 46 goals, but this season they’ve already shipped 11, averaging 1.8 goals conceded per game. If they continue at that rate, they could concede 68 across the season – practically relegation form. So, what’s caused their issues?

Potentially to blame is their heavy schedule – Wolves have already played 7 games in Europe in 2019/20 as they had to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League, and with a thin squad of around 21 first team players, that kind of schedule would stretch any side.

Nuno still has the talent in his squad to turn around this slump, but given owners Fosun have an eye on becoming one of England’s most powerful clubs, it’s imperative that he does it soon. If his side can’t pull themselves up the table in the next few weeks, he could be in more danger than anyone thought possible at the start of the season.