Three Wolves players are competing in Euro 2024; one star’s performance on Saturday night was praised by a teammate.
On Saturday night, Gary O’Neil would have had to divert his focus from the transfer window since two Wolves players were playing for Portugal.
Portugal defeated Turkey 3-0, and Roberto Martinez’s team advanced to the European semifinals with the introduction of Nelson Semedo and Pedro Neto in the second half of the match.
Semedo contributed 22 minutes to Portugal’s triumph, while Neto had 45 minutes of play following his fantastic cameo in the previous game.
Joao Gomes praised Nelson Semedo on Instagram after Portugal display
Following the match, Semedo used Instagram to discuss the game and shared a picture of himself with the message, “Round of 16 here we come! For Portugal, together.”
Joao Gomes, a teammate from Wolves, was one of the people who commented on the right-back’s post, calling the defender a “monster” for his performance.
The Brazilian, who earns thirty thousand pounds a week and is gearing up for his nation’s Copa America start on Tuesday, might have been encouraging his colleague, who had a lackluster performance for Portugal.
According to Sofascore, Semedo, 30, had nine touches on the ball in the 22 minutes he played, lost possession twice, lost no duels, and completed all six of his passes that he tried.
The Wolves player hasn’t had much of an impact on Portugal’s campaign thus far because Joao Cancelo is Martinez’s preferred right back in his starting lineup.
There is hope that the full-back may get more chances to play at the tournament now that Portugal has advanced to the knockout stages.
Semedo will be closely watched by Wolves at Euro 2024.
While Semedo is focused on the Euros, Molineux officials are debating what to do with the 30-year-old.
Although O’Neil is “desperate” for Semedo to stay at Wolves, the Portugal international may decide to depart this summer as he approaches a turning point.
The manager has until the conclusion of the current contract year to decide whether to keep the former Barcelona star on staff or sell him to raise money.
Both Semedo’s great and poor performances at the Euros are expected to draw attention, which could have an impact on how much Wolves could fetch for a potential transfer this summer.
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