Raul Jimenez injury update: Wolves striker begins early fitness work weeks after surgery

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez suffered a massive setback in Premier League campaign after he sustained a threatening skull injury against Arsenal. player ended up in a collision with Gunner centre-back David Luiz, following which he was seen bleeding profusely. He underwent surgery soon, with Premier League outfit w confirming he has begun early fitness work. 

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Raul Jimenez recovery underway, forward returns to early fitness work 

Raul Jimenez's injury came to fore after he ended up colliding with Arsenal defender David Luiz in Premier League. Furr medical reports conducted by medicos suggested that player had sustained a broken skull and a surgery was needed to get it rectified without any furr delay. 

Five weeks after surgery, Wolves have provided a furr update on same. club have confirmed that Mexican striker has taken first step towards his recovery and has begun with early fitness work. However, club have stressed that he will need some more time to mark his return to field. 

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Diego Costa to replace Raul Jimenez?

Following injury, Wolves boss Nu Espirito Santo expressed his fear while speaking to Sky Sports. He claimed everybody at club was afraid of citing player's medical reports, but progress in his recovery has been promising. Interestingly, player made an emotional return on training ground that month with boss and players receiving him with open arms. 

Despite promising Raul Jimenez recovery process, club are still looking out for temporary replacements to fill void up front. Former Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been identified as key runner to replace him. Spanish international is a free nt after LaLiga giants terminated his contract prematurely. 

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Wolves sit 13th in Premier League standings 

Apart from Diego Costa, Wolves are also monitoring Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic's situation, but face competition from AC Milan. Meanwhile, Wolves were held to a 3-3 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion in ir previous game and languish on 13th spot in Premier League standings with 22 points to ir credit. 

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Im courtesy: Wolves Twitter