Last Updated: November 30, 2018 11:45 pm
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves will miss the club’s next game against Chelsea due to suspension.
The Portuguese international picked up his fifth booking of the season as Wolves limped to a 2-1 defeat to Cardiff City.
Neves hasn’t missed a single minute of football for Nuno Espirito Santos’ side since their return to the Premier League.
Neves to miss vs Chelsea
Ruled out of the game on Wednesday [GW15]
Neves. #Wolves pic.twitter.com/dpNRbh3wpI
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) November 30, 2018
The 21-year-old has been a pivotal part of Wolves’ side this season and his absence will deal a blow to the Midlands club.
Despite being directly involved in three goals, the midfielder has produced 807 passes this season – the 12th highest in the league.
The Blues travel to Molineux during midweek with Neves now ineligible for the clash.
He will, however, return to face Newcastle United the following Gameweek with the suspension just one match.
Leander Dendoncker would be the most likely man to step up in Neves’ absence.
Premier League review: Cardiff 2-1 Wolves
CARDIFF, WALES – NOVEMBER 30: Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers reacts after his side concede their second goal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Cardiff City Stadium on November 30, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Junior Hoilett’s spectacular strike was enough to separate the two sides at the Principality Stadium.
The defeat leaves Wolves outside the top ten and sees the Bluebirds move up into 15th.
Hoilett netted in the 78th minute to complete the turnaround in Wales.
The 28-year-old sweetly struck an effort first time into the top corner to secure Neil Warnock’s side their third win of the season.
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