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Wolves and Portugal star Pedro Neto is ruled OUT of the World Cup as winger gets set for surgery on injured ankle - after only recently returning from a 10-MONTH layoff from broken kneecap

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.