Romain Saiss came away with praise from supporters for his performance in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 4-0 win over Espanyol, but he wasn’t the only defender drawing the plaudits for his contribution at Molineux. Willy Boly was resolute on the night and subsequently hailed by fans on social media.
Wolves haven’t conceded a goal since the 29-year-old returned from injury and fans don’t believe it’s a coincidence. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men had shut out only two sides in their last three months without Boly but have now picked up three clean sheets in as many games since he’s been back.
Perfect performance, played into our hands and took our chances when they came. Boly and saiss immense at the back, shut everything out, neves ran the midfield, what a strike. Motm goes to Diogo not Diego, the boy is back. Could have been more aswell #wwfc
— Danny Powers (@DannyPowers82) February 20, 2020
How.good is willy boly…absolutely immense. Best centre half I've seen in a wolves shirt #wwfc
— Alexvaswwfc (@Alexwwfc2) February 20, 2020
Willy Boly is world class I will take his shirt to barcelona with us
— ben (@BC1877) February 20, 2020
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https://twitter.com/NunoPhilosophy/status/1230613578060881920?s=20
Make no doubt about it. Willy Boly is the most important player in that team.
— Steve (@steveshorter) February 20, 2020
3 games back for Boly and 3 clean sheets 👊🏻 #wwfc
— Ally Corfield (@cork1973) February 20, 2020
Boly's return has been absolutely key. #wwfc
— Malcolm Cinnamond (@thepigguy) February 20, 2020
The man mountain big Willy Boly 3 games back vs Man Utd, Leicester and Espanyol and 3 clean sheets. No coincidence #wwfc
— Zackary Haynes (@zhaynes93) February 20, 2020
Against Espanyol, Boly played for 90 minutes, had 62 touches, won five aerial duels, completed 83.3% of his 54 passes, made one interception, found a teammate with one of his four long balls, made one tackle and made two clearances.
The French defender has made 19 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring and creating two goals. Boly missed four months of the campaign through injury but has solidified the defence since returning – 0-0 draw with Manchester United (February 1), 0-0 draw with Leicester City (February 14), 4-0 win over Espanyol (February 20).
How far will Wolves go in the Europa League?
Final
Semi-final
Quarter-final
No further than the round of 16
