Gary O’Neil has provided an update on the injury situation ahead of Manchester City’s match against Wolves, with Pedro Neto on the verge of returning.
Injuries have been the Wolves’ Achilles heel in 2024. The Wolves’ first team has been reduced to its bare bones, with several players on the sidelines.
Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-Chan, who had been missing for months, have returned to the Molineux pitch.
However, other stars have remained on the sidelines. As a result, Wolves’ young players have been given more playing time to increase their numbers.
O’Neil has revealed that several first-team players may return for a crucial match against Manchester City.
Pedro Neto – injury update
Since March, Neto has been out due to a hamstring injury sustained against Fulham.There were initial concerns that Wolves’ star player might be out for the season. However, with the Wolves manager’s recent update, these reports appear untrue.
In a recent press conference, O’Neil announced that Neto had resumed first-team training following his injury.
According to journalist Liam Keen, the manager has stated that Neto may return for Saturday’s match against Manchester City.
Expected return: Manchester City (May 4).
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde – Injury Update
The Frenchman was injured alongside Neto in the 2-1 victory over Fulham in March. Since then, the midfielder has been unable to return to the pitch as he recovers from a knee issue.
However, alongside Neto, Bellegarde is now expected to make his return to the pitch soon.
O’Neil confirmed that he had returned to first-team training and is in contention to face Man City on the weekend.
Expected return: Man City (May 4)
Santiago Bueno – injury latest
Uruguayan player Santiago Bueno’s performance against Arsenal was particularly impressive. However, in the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, the defender was forced off due to a problem.
As a result, Santiago Bueno missed the win over Luton last weekend.
O’Neil has now stated that the defender has made a speedy recovery and could feature against Manchester City.
Expected return: Manchester City (May 4).
Craig Dawson – injury update
One player who has taken a number of hits this season. Dawson has missed the last few games due to a groyne injury and has not played since the loss to Newcastle.
Dawson came off the bench in the 2-1 loss to West Ham at Molineux, but was not risked during the game.
O’Neil stated Dawson will be out for the rest of the season due to an operation.
Expected return for 2024/25 season.
Tommy Doyle and Gary O’Neil will not be available for Manchester City’s match against Wolves.
Wolves will be missing two more key players on Saturday evening.
In addition, O’Neil will not be on the touchline during the game.O’Neil will serve a one-match touchline ban at the Eithad Stadium due to comments made following the West Ham defeat.
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