Micah Richards is an admirer of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes following his impressive display against England at Wembley.
The 23-year-old has earned rave reviews for his performances this season. The Brazilian has made 28 appearances for Wolves across all competitions, scoring twice and registering one assist.
Manchester United are reportedly keeping their eye on the midfielder as a possible replacement for Casemiro.
Rather fittingly, Gomes replaced Casemiro in the Brazil midfield at Wembley. It may be a sign of things to come – for his club as well as his country, but we shouldn’t forget that he is still one of the first names selected in the team for both teams. It’s just a matter of him staying fit, which is sadly not the case right now.
Gomes played the entire match for Brazil, who beat England 1-0, and he played a key role.
Former City defender Micah Richards was impressed by Gomes’ display.
“We have to give a quick shoutout to Gomes of Wolves,” Richards said on the The Rest is Football podcast. “Oh, my word, what a player he is.
“I didn’t have the team sheet or my glasses on. I was thinking, ‘who’s this guy?’ I couldn’t even see until I got my glasses on, but Gomes – he is a player.
“Obviously, we don’t get to see Wolves too much on TV. We see them on Match of the Day.
“Seeing him up close and personal, his touches, his anticipation when he’s winning the ball back and his weight of ball forward. Sorry Wolves fans – he’s going to the top that lad.”
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