Skov Olsen arrived with a bit of pedigree and we've all been waiting to see the winger light up games. Truth is, for a lot of us the promise hasn't matched what we've watched week in, week out — too often the safe pass back, not the take-on that a wide player should bring.

What we're actually seeing on the pitch

When you sign a wide attacker you expect directness. Beat your full-back, stretch the defence, force decisions in the final third. With Moore the contrast is obvious — he receives, drives at people and creates chances. With Skov it's more common to see the ball recycled sideways or backwards. That kills tempo and invites pressure rather than destabilising opponents.

Is it confidence, role or something else?

Maybe it's confidence. Maybe it's the role he's been asked to play in the shape. You can forgive some early adjustment — players do need settling — but we've given him minutes and chances. The worry is the pattern: repeated safe options rather than risky, high-reward attempts. That's not a dig at the lad personally; plenty of Reds have been disappointed by players who don't adapt quickly enough.

Where does that leave us as supporters?

I'm not one for knee-jerk calls. I'm not saying sell him tomorrow. But as fans we have to be honest: expectations versus reality matters. If Wolfsburg were indeed content to move him on, that prompts questions we can't ignore. Ultimately we want players who drag opponents out of shape, not invite our midfield to do the work for them. To be fair, time can change impressions — and I'm happy to be proved wrong — but right now his output and style don't match the billing.

Whether it's a tweak in his position, a confidence-boost from the manager, or just more patience from the terraces, Skov needs to show more intent. Fans will back him if he backs himself.

Written by davie1980: 4 June 2026

Tags: tactics transfers opinion