Wolves star Pedro Neto will need time to find his fitness and then his best form.

That is the view of manager Gary O'Neil, who is desperate to have the winger back in his team.

Neto is in full training as the team prepares to take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

“The expectation will be that he comes straight back and hits the level that he was, but it was a significant injury, he's been out for a while and off the grass for a long time," O'Neil told reporters.

“Even when he has been on the grass he's been on his own working, which is different to playing Premier League football.

“Expectation on Pedro will always be high because of the quality he has and I'm sure he enjoys that expectation, but from our point of view we have to handle him coming back and pick the right moments until he's to speed fully.

“That won't take very long, knowing how hard he works and how professional he is.

“Of course everyone will be excited to have Pedro back, but everyone will understand we want him back ready as well. Pedro is an intelligent guy, knows the nature of the injury and knows it not one you can rush. He's been really good with his rehab and the work he's done with the medical team to get him in the best place possible.

“He's recovered fairly quickly to this point because of the work he's done and now it's our job to make sure we protect him, make sure he's ready, but also make sure we get him back as soon as possible because he's a huge asset.

“It'll give everyone a lift when he's back but I can assure you there won't be any chances taken, it'll be done the right way.

“He feels great. He's been back with the team with no restrictions for the last three or four days.

“So when I decide he's ready and he starts to show me he feels ready, he'll be back in."