Pedro Neto suffers birthday injury setback as Wolves triumph

Pedro Neto, a key player for Wolves, suffered a hamstring injury on his 24th birthday during a match against Fulham. Despite the setback, Wolves secured a 3-1 victory, lifting them to eighth place. However, Neto's recurrent injury issues, including knee and ankle injuries, could complicate any potential transfer. Manager O'Neil is preparing for the potential loss.

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March 9, 2024

On his 24th birthday, Pedro Neto faced disappointment as he was forced off the pitch with a hamstring injury just before half-time during Wolves’ clash against Fulham. The Portuguese winger spent his birthday applying ice to his injury, dampening any celebration plans. Despite Neto’s injury setback, Wolves managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Fulham, with goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo, the latter’s shot deflected off Tom Cairney.

The win lifted Wolves to eighth place in the table, surpassing Brighton and Newcastle. However, Neto’s injury could have significant implications for Wolves, both in the short term and the upcoming summer transfer window. Manager O’Neil is already preparing for the possibility of losing Neto, a key talent, with clubs like Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Liverpool monitoring his progress.

Neto’s injury history, including a serious knee injury in his debut season and ankle surgery in 2022, may raise concerns for potential buyers. Despite his talent, his recurrent injury issues could complicate any potential transfer. In the match against Fulham, Harry Wilson and Tosin Adarabioyo had opportunities for Fulham, but Wolves ultimately dominated the second half, securing a comfortable victory.

💬 “It was ultimately my decision to play him and one I have to take on the chin”

Gary O’Neil on Pedro Neto picking up a hamstring injury in the win against Fulham. #WWFC #Wolves pic.twitter.com/02tfye02oH

— 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐅𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊™️ (@Wolfpackwwfc) March 9, 2024

Pedro Neto

Pedro Lomba Neto

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Forwarder, Midfielder

Portugal

Age: 24

172 cm

69 kg

Season 2023/2024

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Played 20 18 Missed

Minutes 1520 76.0 Avg

Goals 2 0.1 Avg

Assist 8 0.4 Avg

Attempt 79 4.0 Avg

Passes 550 27.583.1% AvgSucc

Yellow 4 0.2 Avg

Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 19 times for 1508 minutes for Premier League.

Pedro Neto scored 2 goals for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He procured 8 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in Premier League. In the last match Wolverhampton Wanderers won 2-1 against Fulham. The next match in Premier League will be against AFC Bournemouth.