Raul Jimenez injury: Wolves striker issues statement after fractured skull vs Arsenal
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has already set his sights on a return after fracturing his skull in Sunday’s win on the road at Arsenal. The Mexican sustained the horrific injury following a sickening clash of heads with Gunners defender David Luiz at the Emirates Stadium and the incident overshadowed a fine performance on the road from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
Jimenez was attempting to head the ball away from his own six-yard box when he collided with his opponent Luiz, who was also left bloodied before controversially continuing until half-time, when he was subbed off by Mikel Arteta.
The 29-year-old was forced to undergo surgery in a London hospital on Sunday night after receiving oxygen on the pitch, during a 10-minute delay.
Wolves issued a statement yesterday morning, conforming that their No 9 was ‘comfortable’ in hospital and in the company of his wife Daniela.
It read: “Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital. He has since seen his partner, Daniela, and is now resting.
