November 12, 2024
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Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2...

Matheus Cunha will be concerned by what he saw after attending Wolves U21 draw vs Dinamo Zagreb.

Wolves striker Matheus Cunha just can’t stay away from the action, as the Brazilian attended the Old Gold U21s game.

On Tuesday night, Wolves U21 took on Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb U21 in the Premier League International Cup.

Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2...
Aggborough played host to the thrilling tie, which ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, seeing James Collins’ spirited squad come from behind three times.

Goals from Ty Barnett and Tom Edozie took the game to Zagreb before the fixture looked to be lost in the 87th minute however, Fabian Reynolds thought otherwise.

Moments after being introduced from the bench, Reynolds scored a last-gasp equaliser to see the thriller end honours even.

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Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2...
Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2…
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Matheus Cunha in attendance for Wolves U21 clash
Those at Aggborough for the cup tie will certainly be satisfied with the game they saw unfold over 90 minutes.

One familiar face was in attendance for the U21s clash, as Wolves striker Matheus Cunha watched on from the stands.

Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2...

The Brazilian posted a photo of himself at the game on Instagram, showing support for Wolves’ academy.

While Cunha was surely impressed by what he saw all round from the Old Gold, the 25-year-old’s eyes would have tracked Pedro Lima, who started the game.

Cunha played a role in Wolves luring Lima to Molineux in the summer, showing admiration for the 18-year-old, who showed his quality during pre-season.

Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2...

Injury concern for Pedro Lima
Lima has yet to make an appearance in the Premier League, however, has been given a platform to shine in the EFL Cup.

The teenager has made two senior appearances so far this term, recording an assist in his first outing when the Old Gold beat Burnley in the cup.

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The Brazilian wonderkid earned 80 minutes for the U21s against Dinamo Zagreb although, his evening ended far from hoped.

Pedro Lima of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 2...

Fans in attendance, including Cunha, saw Lima have to leave the pitch in discomfort after suffering an ankle injury, with early concern shown by supporters over the severity of the blow.

Watching on from the sidelines, Cunha will be concerned about his countryman, who will not want to pick up an injury as his Wolves career continues to flourish.

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