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Pedro Neto OUT of the World Cup with Wolves star needing surgery on ankle injury

  /  autty

Wolves winger Pedro Neto will miss the World Cup with club doctors confirming he must undergo surgery after injuring his ankle against West Ham at the weekend

The 22-year-old was forced off in the first half of the defeat, and specialists this week have confirmed that he will require surgery.

'Pedro sustained an ankle injury against West Ham on Saturday where he strained the lateral ligaments,' read a club statement.

'Following further evaluation and a specialist opinion this week, it is planned for him to undergo surgery. This means that, unfortunately, he will not be fit for the upcoming World Cup.

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