Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters have praised Ruben Neves following a string of impressive performances for the Old Gold.
The 22-year-old midfielder played a key role in Nuno Espirito Santo’s side’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, netting a superb finish from outside the 18-yard-box (via BBC).
His goal was the 14th of his Wolves career and the 11th for the Molineux club from outside of the box (as per BBC), giving the Portuguese middleman a reputation of a long-shot extraordinaire.
With supporters of the Old Gold tasked with summing their starlet up in five words, many paid homage to his breathtaking efforts from distance.
Take all penalties outside box
— Lord Jason Guy (@wolvespremier) November 11, 2019
Vision master sinks the villa.
— Yesjohnny (@Yesjohnny7) November 11, 2019
Dangerous outside of the box
— Chris B (@chrisbeason30) November 11, 2019
the 22-year-old has featured in 20 games for the Old Gold this term in all competitions, bagging three goals and assisting another (via Transfermarkt).
With an average of only 6.64/10 for the Espirito Santo’s side this term (per Whoscore), it has been touted that the midfielder has not been at his best (via Express and Star).
However, picking up a 9/10 in his latest outing (as per Express and Star), capping off a recent run of fine form, supporters are now starting to believe he is back to his old self.
Better than a month ago
— Nick (@OldGoldShirt) November 11, 2019
Absolutely fantastic don’t leave us
— Geoffrey Lloyd (@GeoffreyLloyd7) November 11, 2019
Back to his very best
— Ian Jewkes (@jewkesyno4) November 11, 2019
The wonderkid from Porto returns
— jesus and the holy spirit (@nunos_gb_army) November 11, 2019
What do we think?
It is fair to say that in recent weeks, the 22-year-old’s average ratings have started to pick up week on week (via Whoscored), culminating in an outstanding performance against the Villans.
Neves is on the verge of being considered a world-class talent (per Birmingham Mail), and to achieve that he has to continue impressive form – which it is good to see him start doing again.