Steve Bull has talked up Pedro Neto, who could be ‘a huge boost’ for Wolves in 2022/23.
The Wanderers winger made his return to action in February this year, after spending 10 months on the sidelines.
Neto picked up a patella injury towards the end of the 2020/21 season, for which he required surgery.
The 22-year-old made his first appearance of the season against Leicester City, and since then, it’s been building his fitness and match sharpness.
But it hasn’t been easy for Neto.
The youngster then picked up a foot injury in March, which ruled him out of the games against Everton and Leeds United.
In total, Neto made 13 Premier League appearances for a total of 463 minutes. He was unable to play 90 minutes.
Towards the end of the season, Neto started to look a lot sharper.
He registered and assist for Leander Dendoncker against Manchester City. He then scored his one and only goal of the campaign against Liverpool on the final day.
Sadly, Neto would then pick up another injury against the Reds. Hopefully, it will not eat into his pre-season. He did assure fans he was OK after the game.
Fans are just really hoping to see Neto back to his best as soon as possible. And Molineux legend Bull thinks his return to form will be a major positive for Wanderers, who have struggled in the final third.
He said (via Express & Star): “Pedro Neto played very well before his injury but it will take time for him to get back to his full fitness.
“It’s a good time now to let him have a rest, build himself up and have a great pre-season. He can come back stronger and better next season, which will be a huge boost for Wolves.”
Wolves need to see the Pedro Neto of old in 2022/23
Neto returning to form for Wolves in 2022/23 certainly would be a huge boost.
Wanderers really struggled in the final third in 2021/22, and very often failed to show any kind of creativity or ingenuity.
We saw in the 2020/21 season how dangerous Neto can be.
He really stepped up to the plate for Wanderers in what was a tough season, and was pretty much the shining light every game.
Potentially, he will be key to Wolves discovering their scoring touch next term.