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title: "Wolves: Tim Spiers hints at probable Pedro Neto return date"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/pedro-neto-injury-latest-february-return/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-01T15:05:06Z"
modified: "2022-01-01T15:05:06Z"
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# Wolves: Tim Spiers hints at probable Pedro Neto return date

**Influential Wolves forward Pedro Neto is expected to return from a serious knee injury in February, according to journalist Tim Spiers.**

### The Lowdown: Neto missing for Wolves

The 21-year-old is one of Wanderers’ most important players but they have had to make do without him since last April, having picked up a [knee issue](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pedro-neto/verletzungen/spieler/487465).

Neto has been a big miss, with his quality in attack proving crucial for Wolves last season, when [five goals and six Premier League assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/337916/History/Pedro-Neto) came his way before his injury.

Patience has been required with regards to the youngster’s comeback, but it appears as though the end is in sight.

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### The Latest: Spiers provides positive Neto update

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TimSpiers/status/1476917855882989568?s=20) on Friday, Spiers reiterated Bruno Lage’s confirmation that Neto is expected to be back in February, providing a six-word verdict.

He tweeted: “Neto likely back playing in Feb.”

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### The Verdict: Major boost for Wolves

This is a huge boost for Wolves, with Neto providing such an attacking spark with his direct running, trickery and end product.

Without him around, Lage’s side have managed to score [just 13 times](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) in 18 league matches this season, highlighting how much he has been missed since his injury.

While Neto needs to be managed carefully in the coming months, he can play a key role in Wolves’ push for a European finish, producing match-winning moments while his team remain tough to break down.

***In other news, some Wolves fans love a photo that has emerged. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/wolves/jonny-injury-latest-training-photo/).***