With every league defeat, Vitor Pereira edges closer to the end of his tenure as Wolves manager yet their Carabao Cup exit suggested that the spirit in this group remains firmly intact.
In the sights of the Wolves fans for his chaotic post-match behaviour after his side had been beaten by Burnley, Pereira can use numerous examples from this match to show his employers that these footballers are still playing for him. In a difficult atmosphere and after falling behind early to Chelsea, Wolves heads did not drop. They now need to show the same application when it really matters – at Fulham in the league on Saturday.