The Wolves star had to be stretchered off the field as he required immediate surgery following a horrific collision against Arsenal.
Raul Jimenez is ‘comfortable’ now after undergoing an operation on his fractured skull on Sunday night suffered during the 2-1 win over Arsenal, Wolves have confirmed.
The striker was knocked unconscious after a head-on collision with David Luiz as both players challenged for the ball on Willian’s corner.
A stretcher was required to move him off the pitch, with the 29-year-old also receiving oxygen while being wheeled off.
Luiz also suffered some damage but he was able to continue on the pitch after the accident, though he did start bleeding later in the match.
Jimenez was subsequently taken to a London hospital for treatment, and Wolves confirmed on Monday that the surgery went well but he will have to remain in hospital for the next few days as a precautionary measure.
“Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital,” the statement on the club’s official website read.
“He has since seen his partner Daniela and is now resting. He will remain under observation for a few days while he begins his recovery.
“The club would like to thank the medical staff at Arsenal, the NHS paramedics, hospital staff and surgeons who, through their skill and early response, were of such help.
“The club ask that Raul and his family are now afforded a period of space and privacy, before any further updates are provided in due course.”
An official statement on the timeframe of his recovery is yet to arrive but the Mexican is expected to remain unavailable for selection for Nuno Espirito Santo until Christmas.
Jimenez has been one of the most in-form strikers in the Premier League this season, netting four times in 10 games so far.
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