Conor Coady was one of many players to impress for Wolverhampton Wanderers in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. Nuno Espirito Santo named the 26-year-old alongside Max Kilman and Ryan Bennett in a rotated backline – a decision that was vindicated by their performance at Anfield.
Kilman was praised by fans for a dominant showing at the back but Coady’s contribution can’t be ignored either. The former England u20 international turned over possession on a number of occasions and boasted the best pass completion ratio out of Wolves’ three central defenders.
Great performance from #wwfc against the Champions elect. Sad that #VAR will dominate the post-match debate rather than some excellent play, forcing the top team in the league to grind out a victory. Neto and Vinagre slotted in brilliantly. Bennett, Coady & Kilman solid too.
— Steve Hermon (@SteveHermon) December 29, 2019
Coady marshalling his back three superbly so far #wwfc
— Nathan Judah (@NathanJudah) December 29, 2019
Superb last-ditch tackle from Coady to deny Salah as Liverpool race forward on the counter. Again, Coady has been class. #wwfc
— Joe Edwards (@JoeEdwards_Star) December 29, 2019
Aside from VAr that was one of the best defensive performances of the season, a back 3 that consisted of Killman coady and Bennett matches probably the best front 3 in the world top draw fellas #wwfc #LIVWOL
— alfo🐺 (@AlfieOConnor6) December 29, 2019
Conor Coady – Captain Leader Legend #wwfc
— jamie (@Jamie_FM17) December 29, 2019
Coady. Build him a statue now. #wwfc
— Jon “The Moderator” Nuno Santo 🐺 ⚽️ 🇪🇸🇵🇹 (@Johnybig32) December 29, 2019
So many tremendous performances from those in gold and black. Vinagre a livewire throughout, Neto a constant menace on the front foot and Coady with an exemplary skipper's display. It is a defeat, but there is so much to be proud of. Wolves are a top-drawer team! #wwfc
— Joe Edwards (@JoeEdwards_Star) December 29, 2019
Ten shots apiece in the end.
Back three were absolutely outstanding, led by Coady with amazing support from Kilman and Bennett. Vinagre was unbelievable. They all gave every last ounce of energy. Moutinho and Jota completely cream crackered.
— Tim Spiers (@TimSpiers) December 29, 2019
Against Liverpool, Coady played for 90 minutes, made 45 touches, won one aerial duel, completed 70.6% of his 34 passes, made four clearances, created one chance, made two tackles, completed 46% of his 13 long balls and made two interceptions.
The 26-year-old has made 32 appearances in all competitions this season, playing every minute of every Premier League and Europa League game (1800). Coady has been undroppable under Nuno and has played at the heart of a Wolves defence having conceded fewer goals (25) than Chelsea (28), Tottenham Hotspur (29) and Arsenal (30).