Raul Jimenez Back on His Feet after Suffering a Head Injury
Wolves and Mexico striker Raul Jimenez has finally opened up in the hospital after sustaining a head injury during their English Premier League game against Arsenal. The ended 2-1 in favour of Wolves but their skipper Jimenez could not finish the game as he suffered a head injury after colliding with Arsenal Brazilian defender David Luiz.
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He was given oxygen on the pitch at Emirates Stadium before being taken to hospital. Raul Jimenez tweeted on his Twitter handle saying: “Thanks for your support messages.” “I will be under observation and I hope to return to the pitch soon.”
Raul Jimenez had surgery following the game on Sunday, after which a Wolves statement said he was “comfortable”. The club said he had “seen his partner Daniela” and would “remain under observation for a few days”.
Luiz played on with blood seeping from his head bandage following the incident. Fans however criticized Arsenal for allowing him to continue in the game. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it “makes sense” to bring them in while Alan Shearer thinks “football needs to wake up” around concussion protocols.