Fabio Silva has claimed that former Wolves boss Bruno Lage did not make him feel respected.
After spending last season on loan at Anderlecht and PSV Eindhoven, the youngster is back in contention at Wolves.
Officials made the decision to loan Silva out after watching him struggle for minutes at Molineux.
In his second season, Silva was second fiddle to Raul Jimenez, who had recovered from a brain injury experienced the previous season.
Because of what happened to Jimenez, you’d think Silva would have been involved in some way.
But he simply did not get the opportunity he desired, and Silva has now acknowledged that he did not feel the affection from his lage.
Fabio Silva claims he didn’t feel respected by Bruno Lage in his second season. Silva spoke with the Express & Star on a variety of things.
He has stated that he was on the verge of leaving the club.
However, Matt Hobbs was instrumental in keeping him at Molineux.
Silva discussed his second season at Molineux, admitting that he cried at times during the season due to his problems.
Silva says of the management at the time, “I didn’t feel 100 percent valued because I didn’t play so much.”
“People will say, ‘Oh, he played 35 games,’ but if you look at my total minutes, I might have only played five games all season.” It’s challenging when you’re always on for five minutes.
“It was frustrating for me at first because I had a good season with Nuno at the age of 18 with four goals and three assists, and I wanted to continue with a Portuguese coach to protect me.”
“However, sometimes I’m at fault and sometimes I’m not.” Football is similar. It was the worst season of my career, but I believe it was the catalyst for me to change because I learned a lot and matured.
“Now, mentally, I’m very good.”
Silva deserved more opportunities, but lacked Lage’s trust.
Silva makes one feel sorry for himself.
That second season was undoubtedly difficult for him, and his concerns are understandable.
It’s difficult to make an impression when you’re only on for five or ten minutes.
As a striker, that’s not much time to find the back of the net. And before you know it, you’ve gone 20 games without scoring, which isn’t good.
Silva, who cost £35 million, should have had more opportunities under Lage.
However, Wolves were once a contender for European football.
The Portuguese seemed to believe that playing his more experienced players would help him achieve that goal.
