Wolves will have left Molineux devastated last night after succumbing to a late defeat to Liverpool but the performance from one player, in particular, offered up hope that they can continue their quest to break into the top six of the Premier League.

The west Midlanders outplayed their league-leading opposition for the most part as Roberto Firmino's 84th-minute strike earned Jurgen Klopp all three points, making it 40 games unbeaten.

Liverpool struggled to deal with a second-half onslaught as per Sky Sports' post-match report, but Wolves could only nab one goal through Raul Jimenez's header.

However, it was the performance of 19-year-old Pedro Neto that stood out most for Nuno Santo's side as he looked completely unsettled by the occasion of playing the champions of Europe for a second time this season.

On the Chalkboard

Per SofaScore, the young Portuguese winger recorded four successful dribbles, which in itself is no mean feat considering he's coming up against one of the best full-backs in the league, Trent Alexander-Arnold. He also managed to win 75% of his ground duels, earn two freekicks and had a passing accuracy of 92%. All in just 72 minutes of action.

That's some attempt against the team that sits a mere 16 points clear at the top.

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When the two sides met back in December, the Merseyside outfit only won by a solitary goal then too, but it would have been a different story if Neto's goal had stood with VAR playing devil's advocate. Strangely enough, the forward recorded eerily similar numbers - 92% passing accuracy; 4 successful dribbles.

Again. Outstanding against Balon d'Or nominee Alexander-Arnold.

What is even more damning is the fact that the £6.3m-rated starlet was meant to be a long-term option which started out in the youth ranks, as sporting director Kevin Thelwell describes after signing him this summer, he said: “They’re two very talented individuals in positions we’re keen to add to. But with both Pedro and Bruno it’s more about their potential for the future."

It's safe to say that he's played a blinder here as the 19-year-old has gone on to play 27 matches in all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting four more - but remember, had there not been VAR involved, his contribution could have been far greater.

If he's performing to this standard already, then Wolves' future and ability to mix with the best is firmly in the right hands. Long may Neto's breakthrough continue.

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