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09:19, 15 Jan 2026
RODRIGO Gomes described marking his return from injury by netting in Wolves’ 6-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town at Molineux as ‘perfect’.
The Portuguese had been absent since surgery on a groin injury in October and helped Rob Edwards’ men progress and continue the momentum they had created in recent weeks.
“It was a perfect return,” he beamed. “It was a good goal. Fer did a very good shot which hit the post and then Tolu found me inside the box and I was fast to react. It was a good goal and I was very happy when the ball touched the net.
“It was a big win, a good win, six goals and my return from injury. There’s been some tough moments for me with my injury and the surgery, but, although it was a hard moment, the staff did everything they could for me.
“They always pushed me and helped me to return. And this return was unbelievable, with the goal, so I’m very happy.
“It’s been a difficult time to be watching from the stands, not being able to help the team, but every player doesn’t like to be injured, and, of course, I wanted to help the team.
“It was a tough moment and it’s been very, very difficult and I was sad, of course, but, since the first day after the surgery, I did everything in my capacity to return as fast as possible.
“The staff did a very good job with me and that’s why I’ve been able to come back like this. I’m feeling very good, I’m feeling sharp and feeling fit. Of course, scoring goal is an unbelievable return, so I’m very, very happy.
“I’m feeling very good, but we need to be careful. We need to take it step by step. For me, in this game, I wanted to play the 90 minutes, but I can’t do that and you need to be step by step.
“But I’m feeling very good, I’m feeling fit and without pain, that’s the most important thing, so I’m feeling very happy.”
As for the team, he said: “Winning games and not losing games brings happiness. I think everyone could see that on the pitch the lads are doing an amazing job now.
“Four games unbeaten is very good and now we need to keep working.”