“Wolves dressing room in Crisis” Leaked Video Shows Furious Clash Between Star Player and Vítor Pereira after Brighton draw – what a shame
What should have been a routine press day following a frustrating 1–1 draw with Brighton has spiraled into full-blown controversy at Wolverhampton Wanderers. A leaked video from inside the dressing room has gone viral, revealing a heated confrontation between midfielder João Gomes and Wolves head coach Vítor Pereira.
The footage, which surfaced on social media late Saturday night, shows Gomes visibly enraged, shouting at Pereira in front of stunned teammates. The altercation reportedly erupted moments after the manager’s post-match interview, in which he openly criticized the team’s mentality and suggested some players “lacked the courage to win.”
Gomes, a key figure in Wolves’ midfield and one of the most consistent performers this season, took offense to Pereira’s remarks. In the video, he can be heard saying, “You can’t go on national television and say we didn’t want it enough. That’s not leadership that’s throwing us under the bus.”
Sources close to the club have confirmed that tensions between Pereira and several players have been brewing in recent weeks, with some feeling the Portuguese coach’s management style is overly critical and lacks emotional intelligence.
Pereira’s Post-Match Interview Sparks Controversy
In his interview with Sky Sports shortly after the final whistle, Pereira lamented his team’s inability to finish off games. “We had Brighton pinned back in the second half. But once again, we lacked the killer instinct. Some of our players are too comfortable with mediocrity,” he said.
That final sentence appears to have lit the fuse. While Pereira did not name any individuals, Gomes clearly interpreted the comment as a direct attack on the squad’s commitment.
Multiple players attempted to defuse the situation in the locker room, including captain, who can be seen in the video placing himself between the two men. However, the atmosphere reportedly remained tense for the rest of the evening, with several senior players expressing concern about the long-term impact of Pereira’s remarks.
This is not the first time Vítor Pereira has clashed with players. During his previous stints at clubs in Turkey and Brazil, he gained a reputation for being a hardliner a coach who demands total discipline and doesn’t shy away from confrontation. But critics argue that such an approach can alienate players, especially in modern football’s highly relational team environments.
One former Wolves staff member, speaking anonymously, said, “Pereira’s no-nonsense style can work with certain squads, but Wolves are built on cohesion and mutual respect. He’s testing the limits of that dynamic right now.”
Club insiders suggest that the Wolves board is aware of the situation and monitoring it closely. With the team sitting mid-table and only a few games left in the season, the club’s hierarchy may opt to delay any decision until the summer. However, a continuation of dressing room unrest could force their hand.
João Gomes: A Rising Star, Now in the Spotlight: The incident puts João Gomes under an unwanted spotlight, despite his strong campaign. The Brazilian has become a fan favorite at Molineux for his tenacious style, energy, and leadership on the pitch. Many supporters have taken to social media to back him, arguing that his outburst was born out of passion rather than petulance.
One Wolves fan account posted: “Gomes gave everything today. If he’s angry, it’s because he cares. Pereira should be protecting his players, not calling them out on live TV.”
The club has yet to issue an official statement, though a source close to Wolves indicated that internal talks would be held on Monday to address the situation. It remains to be seen whether disciplinary action will follow, or if Pereira will be asked to clarify or retract his comments.
What is clear, however, is that the harmony at Wolverhampton Wanderers has been shaken and with only a handful of games remaining, this internal rift could have major implications for the club’s future.
As the leaked video continues to spread across platforms, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how Wolves respond and whether Vítor Pereira can mend bridges, or if this marks the beginning of the end of his tenure at Molineux.
