Pedro Neto was stretchered off against Newcastle in a worrying sign for all around the Molineux, and now Mario Lemina has reacted.
Wolves picked up a point against Newcastle on Saturday night in a 2-2 draw.
Mario Lemina and Hee-Chan Hwang both got on the scoresheet for the Wolves, with the latter making it six consecutive home games he’d scored in.
The game also saw yet another controversial VAR decision which went against Wolves once more.
But the defining moment will have been the injury to Pedro Neto which could be defining in Wolves’ season.
Mario Lemina on Neto injury
Lemina post-game, speaking to Sky Sports reacted to the injury to Neto in which he emphasised the huge loss he could be to the team.
“It’s a big cost I’m not gonna lie, he was in a very good moment but hopefully it’s not going to be a big injury.”
Continuing, the £45k-per-week midfielder sent a message of support to his no doubt devastated teammate.
“We are all with him right now and we will check and see what’s going on.”
How can Wolves cope with Neto’s absence
Regardless of whether the injury is bad or not, you have to imagine Wolves will be extra cautious so some time to recover is likely.
In that event, a replacement will be needed to come into the side in hopes of maintaining the excellent form.
The main options would be Fabio Silva or Sasa Kalajdzic which would also require a slight system change, as neither would be suited to that role.
Wolves will lose their most direct threat and the only player in their team capable of taking the ball and creating magic on his own. Now over to Gary O’Neil to find a solution.