Pedro Neto scores a remarkable goal in Wolves’ 1-1 draw with Luton Town after a 32-month injury nightmare.
Wolves drew 1-1 with Luton Town on Saturday, thanks to Pedro Neto’s goal.
It follows a string of knee issues that limited him to only six appearances last season.
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Pedro Neto appears to be on track to reclaim the form that made him one of the Premier League’s most fascinating prospects while also solving Wolves’ offensive problems.
The Portuguese attacker has endured two severe knee injuries in the previous two and a half years, putting a stop to a career that appeared to be leading him to one of Europe’s elite teams.
Nonetheless, Neto’s superb shot in Wolves’ 1-1 draw against Luton Town was his sixth goal of the season. He also has four assists and four major opportunities produced.
‘When I arrived, I didn’t know too much about him, and I was informed that maybe he wasn’t hitting the heights the club would expect of him,’ said boss Gary O’Neil.
‘We’re just six games into the league season, but he’s absolutely bought into everything we’ve requested – the way he practices, plays inside the shape, and absorbs knowledge. He is tremendously talented as well as physically gifted.
‘Will he be able to add more goals? Most likely, especially if he plays on the right and can come inside on his left foot. During my stay here, he has been nothing short of amazing.’
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde risks disciplinary action from the club after being shown a straight red card for kicking out at Tom Lockyer in the first half.
Following Neto’s goal, Carlton Morris’ penalty gave Luton their first point of the season. Wolves, on the other side, were enraged by the award, which was given for handball against Joao Gomes.
‘Everyone can stop talking about Luton being the only team without any points,’ remarked manager Rob Edwards. We’ve taken care of that.
‘We were a little club in the Championship and were promoted, so we’ll be a small club in the Premier League.
‘We’re fighting against mammoths, huge clubs. We’re probably not supposed to be here. But we are permitted to learn, and I am satisfied with how far we have come.’
