Wolverhampton Wanderers Ready for Cup Showdown Against Chelsea F.C., Says Tolu Arokodare
As the fourth‑round of the Carabao Cup approaches, Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has flagged the impending clash with Chelsea as a critical moment for his side.
Pressure and Opportunity
Arokodare, who opened his Wolves account earlier this season in the competition, stressed the importance of converting cup momentum into league confidence. He said:
“It’s not going to be an easy game because of the team and the stage we are in the tournament… we’ve done pretty good in the Carabao Cup so far, and we’re going to try to continue that.”
The Nigerian forward also reflected on Wolves’ recent league form, admitting the club have been “very unlucky in the last minutes” of matches. He added that a victory over Chelsea could be a turning point:
“Getting the win against a team like Chelsea would be a huge confidence boost for us … it would send a message … if you can beat a team like Chelsea, then you can obviously do it in the league too.”
Personal Stakes
Arokodare is eager to build on his showing in the cup where he scored against Everton, and hopes this will help him secure more playing time. On his own form and mindset he said:
“I’m very hungry … you have to deserve it. … the coach knows what he’s doing. … if I get to play tomorrow, I’ll try to use my opportunity, enjoy myself, help the team, and hopefully I score again.”
Context for the Tie
Wolves face Chelsea at their Molineux home ground in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
The victory in the cup could serve as a respite from Wolves’ challenging league start and provide fresh momentum.
Chelsea, meanwhile, may rotate players ahead of the tie, adding further intrigue to the encounter.
Atmosphere & Expectations
With home‑support behind them and a hungry squad wanting to make an impact, Wolves are framing the match not only as about the cup but as a statement for their season ahead. Arokodare’s message underlines collective effort:
“We’re fighting as one, playing as one, trying to win as one. If we’re losing, we’re losing as one.”