Wolves winger Chiquinho is facing a long spell on the sidelines after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a pre-season friendly.

The Portugal Under-21 international made a positive impression after arriving at Wolves from Estoril in the January transfer window.

He made nine appearances in all competitions for Wolves in the final three months of the 2021-22 season and assisted three goals in six Premier League outings.

Chiquinho had been expected to play a prominent role under Bruno Lage this coming season, but he may now miss the remainder of the year.

Wolves announced on Sunday that the 22-year-old suffered the injury during a collision with a Burnley player in a behind-closed-doors friendly the previous day.

Scans confirmed an injury to the ACL and Chiquinho will now undergo surgery before beginning a period of rehabilitation.

Wolves, who finished 10th in the Premier League last season, begin their 2022-23 campaign with a trip to Leeds United on August 6.

Chiquinho has been assessed after suffering a knee injury following a collision in yesterday's friendly.

Unfortunately, scans confirm an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament and plans are being made to undergo surgery and rehabilitation.

Stay strong Chiqui, we are with you! pic.twitter.com/sQzA22xEvo

— Wolves (@Wolves) July 10, 2022