How do you avoid the revelation that Ange Ball and Tottenham in 2023-24? You give the ball to Pedro Neto and make him run very fast and straight.
There's something awe-inspiring when you see a soccer player being faster than everyone else. Neto has had a habit of stealing headlines since his return from injury, but he literally ran away with the wind during Wolves' 2-1 win over Spurs.
Just after the hour mark, the Portuguese speedman picked up the ball 40 yards from his own goal, put it at his feet and sprinted down the pitch before cutting back to Joao Gomez to score and score the match. was tied 1-1. His second goal of the game.
From the moment Neto stepped on the ball, viewers across the country shuffled forward in their seats, synchronized, harmonious, “Then please!”
And then, he did.
He channeled his inner running back into a part-time NFL stadium. It was refreshing to watch. He didn't think about it, just put his head down and said, “Okay, this is crap.” He probably used his mouth to make car engine noises to separate the other players on the pitch.
Joao Gomez won with a stupid finish against Spurs, I like this kid.
Pedro Neto once again reduced his value to 0 with this run and assist.pic.twitter.com/QN5fo3Ain5
– Jill🇳🇬🏴 (@_grimanditweets) February 17, 2024
That's outrageous. A ridiculous combination of balance, agility, composure and technical ability gave Neto such ferocious pace that he could be mistaken for Max Verstappen's RB19.
If an opposing player does this to you on FIFA, it will likely be reported as cheating.
Translated into English, Pedro Neto means Peter III, which is a very royal name given the winger's form this season. He's a creative force for Wolves and the numbers are starting to show that – he's already provided nine assists this season, including one for Joao Gomez to break the sound barrier in the unfortunate game against Tottenham. Also includes assists.
Seriously, how on earth are you going to protect that? Turbocharger enthusiast.
The King of Portugal has also provided more assists in the Premier League than any player in Wolves' history, a considerable feat considering he has been injury-free in recent seasons.
King Peter has only made five appearances for his country so far. He has big competition for the Portuguese winger position with the likes of Rafael Leao and Bernardo Silva, but if he continues to play like a total cheat code, more caps are surely on the way. Dew. .
But it's not just his speed. he has everything Exquisite precise control, magic tricks, passes, shots, and a constant threat from behind. We refer to him exclusively as “ pastel de neto Because the man is beyond mustard. He is sweet vanilla custard.
Some experts are wondering how much longer Neto will stay at Wolves, as he is only 23 years old. A nitro-boosted Diogo Jota 2.0 could be on our hands, and Wolves fans will want to enjoy watching him play in gold as much as possible.
We're fine with any soccer player whose right index finger twitches for an imaginary R2 button from muscle memory. And we're going to enjoy as much fast, fuzzy-footed pleasure as possible.
Long live King Peter III of Portugal.
Written by Andrew Martin
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