With Marshall Munetsi not being able to register his first goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers, manager Vítor Pereira has made an admission about the Zimbabwean's role.
The Warriors midfielder made his full debut for Wolves in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.
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Matheus Cunha netted the only goal of the game, pushing Wolves five points clear of the relegation zone as they continue their battle to retain their Premier League status.
After making substitute appearances against Blackburn and Liverpool, the 28-year-old — who arrived from Stade Reims on transfer deadline day — was handed a starting berth and completed the full 90 minutes.
The former Orlando Pirates star provided the crucial assist for Cunha's match-winner and came close to doubling the lead just after the hour mark but failed to convert from close range.
Speaking after the match, Pereira praised Munetsi's contributions, noting that while he has missed chances, his overall impact on the team has been significant.
"What I'm asking him to do is to help the team as a midfielder and to appear from the back into the box," Pereira said per News Day.
"And he has again a situation to score, and it was not today, but every time he appears there he has a chance to score."
He added: "But what I like in this player is the guy who can miss a goal in the opponent's box and then after 30 seconds, he is defending in our box.
"This is what we wanted when we looked for him. We wanted to find a physical midfielder who can support the other two midfielders."
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The Zimbabwe will be keen on making his presence known when his side take on Fulham in a league encounter on Tuesday night.