Raul Jimenez is expected to return from injury for Wolves‘ Premier League clash with Chelsea next month, journalist Liam Keen reports.
The Lowdown: Jimenez absent once again
The Mexico star has struggled ever since suffering a serious head issue during the 2020/21 season, with other fitness issues seemingly mounting ever since.
Jimenez has only made two league starts so far in this campaign, with his last appearance coming in the 0-0 draw away to Bournemouth at the end of August.
Thankfully, it now looks as though the 31-year-old’s return to the fold is edging closer.
The Latest: Chelsea return mooted
According to The Express & Star‘s Keen, the league meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 8 is an ‘accurate’ return date for Jimenez.
That means the trip to West Ham after the international break will come too soon for him, with Wolves not wanting to rush him back.
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The Verdict: Much-needed boost for Wolves
This is a positive update overall, even though Jimenez still won’t be available straight after the break, with the Mexico legend hopefully enjoying an injury-free run from this point onwards.
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It could mean that Diego Costa is handed his Wolves debut at West Ham, following his arrival on a free transfer, with Wanderers badly in need of attacking firepower.
Jimenez may be past his very best but he remains a top-class striker with 93 caps at international level – he has also been hailed as ‘special’ by Nuno Espirito Santo in the past – so his comeback will hopefully coincide with an upturn in fortunes for Bruno Lage’s side.
