Pedro Neto was taken off on a stretcher in Wolves' 2-2 draw against Newcastle United. Let's take a look at the top 5 replacements for Pedro Neto in FPL.
Pedro Neto fell to the ground in the 75th minute of the two-all draw against Newcastle United, where he received medical treatment and was later taken off on a stretcher. The injury, which was to his hamstring, and the way he had to leave the field may have caused concerns about a long absence. However, Gary O’Neil, the Wolves’ manager, remained somewhat optimistic after the game.
“He felt his hamstring and he’s moving around a little bit in there. As we all know, there are different levels of hamstring [injury] and we won’t know the severity of it until the next few days. We’re all hopeful that we don’t miss him for very long.” – Gary O’Neil on Pedro Neto
Before his substitution, the Portuguese midfielder had added another assist to his tally, marking his eighth of the 2023/24 season. This assist came in the 36th minute when he delivered a corner, and Mario Lemina headed it into the net. Neto had been a constant threat on the counter-attack, and he was moments away from taking a shot on goal when his hamstring suddenly gave way. As a result, there may have been a missed opportunity for a significant haul at Molineux. Let’s take a look at the top 5 replacements for Pedro Neto in FPL.
Managers might have funds available to upgrade Pedro Neto or have two free transfers. However, no player priced above 6.5 million seems particularly appealing at the moment. If you’re looking for an option under 6.0 million, you could consider switching to Hwang Hee-chan. He has been in scintillating form, scoring five goals in seven matches and six in total. Despite his impressive performance, only 2.5% of FPL managers own him, possibly due to concerns about the sustainability of his returns. Hwang has scored four of his goals with just 16 efforts on goal and six shots on target, outperforming his expected goals by a significant margin. Wolves have improved their goal-scoring compared to last season and have favorable fixtures ahead.
Newcastle is currently one of the top-scoring teams in the league, making their assets valuable even during tough fixtures. Anthony Gordon’s minutes are now more secure due to the absence of several other players. He is one of the best midfielders priced under 6.0 million for creating big chances and ranks second in terms of penalty area touches, just behind Neto.
Douglas Luiz has become the most-owned midfielder priced under 6.0 million due to his excellent recent performances. He scored 15 points in Gameweek 9 and provided an assist in the latest match. In his last six appearances, he has scored four goals and assisted one. He’s a cost-effective alternative to Moussa Diaby for Aston Villa’s favorable fixture run, and he ranks second among sub-6 million midfielders for shots. However, he’s one yellow card away from a suspension.
Simon Adingra is an exciting player for Brighton, and he could be a great budget option at just 5.0 million. Brighton’s attack has been impressive, ranking high in big chances and shots on target. Adingra has started five of the last six league games and could benefit from reduced competition due to injuries. However, squad rotation concerns under coach Roberto De Zerbi still remain. While there’s risk, his low price makes him an attractive option.
Cole Palmer has been a consistent starter for Chelsea, providing two goals and two assists in his recent run of games. However, Chelsea faces tough fixtures until Gameweek 16, and there’s uncertainty regarding penalty-taking duties. The return of Christopher Nkunku could also add competition. On the positive side, Palmer has been among the top budget midfielders for shots, big chances, big chances created, and chances created, even without considering penalties.
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