When Wolverhampton Wanderers stormed into the Premier League, expectations were high that they would spend big. The club was in the market for some impressive young names, but a fantastic debut season in the Premier League has seen the club go even further in terms of ambition. They’ve picked up a very impressive number of signings. Including Jesus Vallejo of Real Madrid. Arguably the most impressive, though, is that of Patrick Cutrone of AC Milan.
What makes him so special?
Cutrone is a very interesting striker, and one who should both compliment and, when needed, replace Raul Jimenez. A player who does not slow down and who does not conserve his energy, Cutrone does not hold back whatsoever when it comes to opposition defences. He works hard, he chases down opponents, and he manages to get into good striking positions.
His passing is crisp as are his general layoffs, making him a very interesting player to watch. Wolves fans will get a committed forward who can score goals and who can get involved in the build-up play, as well as harry defences and force mistakes.
Any concerns or doubts?
Where his biggest problems lie though are in the air and when it comes to his foul rate. Cutrone gives away too many fouls, with his constant pressing often leading to mistakes and thus giving away foul when his team need to build up a head of steam. He is, though, more than young enough to get over that issue and start becoming a more consistent presence from a defensive viewpoint.
Given his small frame, too, he is not great in the air; this is where he would most likely differ from Jimenez who is a far more bullish, target-like forward. If he can continue to work on his defensive contribution, though, there is nothing to say that Cutrone could not become a regular fixture at the top end of the Premier League charts.