Gary O'Neil: Wolves star has "no limits"

The 25-year-old star has netted seven Premier League goals this season including three in the last two matches to help propel his team out of the relegation zone.

Cunha’s quality strikes are rapidly earning him a reputation for being one of the most exciting players in the top flight and head coach O’Neil admits it is rare to be able to work with a player with such natural ability.

Wolves, who failed to win any of their first 10 league matches, host the Cherries on Saturday aiming to continue their resurgence with a third consecutive victory. 

O’Neil said: "The form Matheus is in at the minute is top Premier League form. There's no limit to where he can get to, ability-wise.

"He's going to stay at Wolves for as long as possible, firstly, but after that there's no limit to where he can go. His ability is top. He has incredible ability, you don't get to work with too many players like that.

"I enjoy the challenge of pushing him and love that he's reaping the rewards for the work he's put in. I love working with him, he's a great guy and we have a fantastic relationship.”

O’Neil, meanwhile, is hoping to have both Craig Dawson and Santiago Bueno back available this weekend. The centre-back duo missed last Saturday’s 4-1 win at Fulham through injury, with captain Mario Lemina moving back to cover in the heart of defence.

Though it was not something O’Neil wishes to repeat too often, he was impressed with the 31-year-old’s performance.

"Mario did very well, not even for a midfielder playing in the back line, it was just a really good centre-back performance,” said O’Neil.

"We knew he could do it physically, he's strong and quick and we knew with the ball he'd be absolutely fine.”