Liverpool legend John Barnes believes Wolves winger Pedro Neto would be perfect to play for his former club.The Portugal international has been heavily linked with both Arsenal and Manchester City in recent months, but speaking to MyBettingSites, Barnes said he could be a good replacement for Mo Salah.”I’ve always liked Pedro Neto and I always will. “If you’re looking for a winger profile that fits Liverpool, it’s Pedro Neto.”Romano gives an update on Liverpool’s Thomas Tuchel after he was described as a ‘machine’.
“He suits Liverpool better than any other club, he’s direct and quick. He is direct like Mo Salah and always plays well. “He has had some difficulties with injuries, but you can see he can play for any top club.”Neto is in good shapeThe 23-year-old has had an excellent season for Wolves, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists in just 18 appearances so far. However, as Barnes points out, Neto has an injury history.
He suffered serious knee and ankle injuries the previous season and was sidelined for six weeks this season with a hamstring problem. Despite this, his performances have led to speculation that he could leave Molineux for around £60m this summer.There are valid comparisons to be made with Mo Salah.Neto and Salah have similar characteristics. First, they’re both left-handed, which is pretty rare for infielders in today’s game. In addition, both have good speed and good ball control.
There is a difference in the number of goals scored. Although Neto is more of a creator than a finisher, Barnes is right that he can be seen as an option to replace Salah. With interest from Saudi Arabia and the fact that the Liverpool icon has 12 months left on his contract this summer, Liverpool could be looking for a successor.
David has worked as a football journalist for the past 15 years. I started as an intern at Snack Media, then became a freelancer and worked for a variety of sites. In early 2023, he took up his current role as content editor for the National World’s Football News network.
