Ladislav Krejčí moved to Wolves in the summer window, a transfer from Girona which is initially a loan. That will move will be turned into a permanent transfer if certain conditions are met.
During the September international break, the defender spoke to the Czech media about his late summer move. He explained he was glad it was all over and that he could concentrate on his football.
The 26-year-old has made seven appearances so far for Wolves and is clearly an important player for Vitor Pereira. Away again with the Czech national side, he’s taken the opportunity to have another chat with the local media.
Wolves are currently bottom of the Premier League table, with just two points from their first seven matches. Czech newspaper Dnes asked him about that start, to which Krejčí responded: “We conceded twice in a row in the last minutes, which is a big shame. At the same time, I like the overall setup of the team and the work of the individuals.”
Dnes replied with “Really?”, so the defender said: “We’re not a team of egos or soloists. Everyone realises what we’re about. Wolverhampton should not be the last step in any of our careers, we have a great chance to show ourselves and grow, but of course the age composition of the team also corresponds to this. It is aggressive, no one allows themselves to miss anything, but unfortunately experience and calmness are running out in some passages of play.”
Wolves appreciation and award acknowledged… but already part of past
For Krejčí to use Wolves as a stepping stone he’ll need to continue his good form. The defender’s performances so far have won him plaudits from fans and media alike.
That’s been acknowledged by the Czech media, but there’s still concern about Wolves performances generally and what it means for the national team player.
Dnes pointed out that players of ten different nationalities made up the Wolves team against Brighton, and asked how they all gel: “When you divide it into groups, it is not such a science. You have guys from Africa who mostly speak French to each other, a relatively large group of Spanish speakers. And I am the only Central European who is culturally closest to the Norwegians, striker Larsen and defender Wolfe. We work well.”
On the praise that has been sent his way so far, by both fans and media, Krejčí said: “I’m really happy for it and I appreciate it. But at the same time I realise that it doesn’t really mean anything at all. When I go into the next matches after the pre-season break, it doesn’t matter what happened in September. I have built up a position, which is great. But what is still most important is what you are doing here and now. That is why I don’t get hung up on things like that. I take them to heart as motivation, but I don’t dwell on them for too long. Everything will end eventually.”
Ladislav Krejčí has head on the game
He feels the same way about his Wolves Player of the Month award for September. Whilst it’s something he’s obviously glad to have won, once it’s done it’s a thing of the past. This is a player clearly looking forwards.
“I don’t want it to sound like I don’t appreciate it,” Krejčí said. “It already has a place in my football showcase, where I can see memories of titles, medals from Sparta and other trophies. I see them as the materialisation of a picture that a person paints and imagines on their own journey. Much more important to me than a piece of metal or a statuette is everything that stands in the background: emotions, experiences, diligence, hard work, relationships.”
A young man with his head clearly firmly on his shoulders and not drifting off into space. Ladislav Krejčí will be key in keeping Wolves in the Premier League this season, but if he helps them achieve that then the transfer springboard he suggested may be activated by interested clubs.
