Top Wolves Transfer Target Sent Off on International Duty
Wolverhampton Wanderers had an intriguing summer transfer window, selling two of their best players whilst bringing in a whole host of youth talent from across Europe and South America – but one target who didn’t join is Monchengladbach star Nico Elvedi. And after he picked up a red card in Switzerland’s clash against Denmark on Thursday, it’s a decision that has been dubbed ‘between good and evil’ after a VAR intervention gave him his marching orders.
Elvedi was on Wolves’ shortlist throughout the summer, with then-captain Max Kilman departing for West Ham United for a fee of around £40million. The long-serving Monchengladbach star has been on Gary O’Neil’s shortlist throughout the past few months, but a move never materialized – and now fans of the Molineux club will be keeping a keen eye on his performances. Eagle-eyed fans will have seen that he was sent off for his country on Thursday evening – but Swiss media have stated that the red card was ‘beyond good and evil’ in a controversial decision that had negative implications for Murat Yakin’s men.
Elvedi Red Card ‘Beyond Good And Evil’
The Wolves target was harshly sent off against Denmark on Thursday
The report by journalist Stephan Ramming, writing for Swiss outlet NZZ, stated that the red card was ‘beyond good and evil’ in a decision that ultimately allowed the home side to pick up vital points in their UEFA Nations League group. He wrote:
Whilst they did strengthen in some key areas, with the likes of Manchester City graduate Tommy Doyle and Fluminense star Andre both coming in to bolster their ranks in the centre of midfield, they have been left desperately short at centre-back thanks to captain Kilman’s departure.
The signings of youngsters Rodrigo Gomes and Pedro Lima were forced through before deadline day, whilst Sam Johnstone signed in the dying embers of the window from Crystal Palace. Additionally, loanee signings Jorgen Strand Larsen and Carlos Forbs have offered extra firepower in attack, but a centre-back should have been sought-after once Kilman departed at the start of July.
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