Wolverhampton Wanderers have maintained their impressive start to the 2023/24 Premier League season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Despite falling behind 1-0 early, Wolves secured all three points with stoppage-time goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina. Pedro Neto, a standout performer, has been sidelined for the last two games, underlining the team’s reliance on him and exposing the lack of natural wide options in the squad.
In addressing this issue, Wolves may find a solution in Theo Corbeanu, currently on loan with Zurich in Switzerland. Despite a less-than-remarkable history of loan spells, Corbeanu has garnered attention with his performances for Zurich in the 2023/24 season. The 21-year-old left-footed winger, who can play on either flank, has contributed one goal and five assists in nine league starts. His creative abilities, generating six ‘big chances’ and 2.1 key passes per game, make him a promising candidate to bolster Wolves’ attacking options.
Comparisons with Pedro Neto, who has been a key creative force for Wolves this season, suggest that Corbeanu could develop into a similar player. Neto, with one goal and seven assists in ten Premier League matches, leads in key passes per match for Wolves. Manager Gary O’Neil has demonstrated his ability to maximize player potential, evident in Neto’s significant improvement since the previous season under Julen Lopetegui.
While there are no guarantees of Corbeanu replicating his Swiss form in the Premier League, his youth and potential indicate room for development. The parallels between Corbeanu and Neto, both creative left-footed wingers, raise optimism about the young Canadian’s future at Wolves. As Wolves weigh their options in the January transfer window, Corbeanu could emerge as a valuable asset, potentially following in the footsteps of the rejuvenated Neto under O’Neil’s guidance.
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