Shocking full extent of Raul Jimenez’s injury revealed after horror PL head collision

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez cracked his skull in a collision with Arsenal’s David Luiz during Sunday’s match, according to his club.

The 29-year-old Mexican international was treated on the pitch for 10 minutes before being brought to the hospital.

Wolves, who won 2-1 against Arsenal for the first time in 40 years, said he will be monitored for a few days.

“Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital,” the club said in a statement.

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“He has seen his partner Daniela since and is now resting.” He will be kept under observation for a few days while he recovers.

“The club would like to thank the medical staff at Arsenal, the NHS paramedics, hospital staff, and surgeons who were of such assistance due to their skill and prompt response.”

“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.” Luiz remained on the field until halftime, blood oozing into a white bandage wrapped over his head.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended the decision to keep the Brazilian on, claiming he had displayed no signs of concussion and was only taken off because the Brazilian was concerned about the cut.

However, there have been renewed calls for temporary substitutes to be employed, like in rugby union, while the player is examined thoroughly.

“Too often in football, we see players returning to the pitch after having undergone a concussion assessment, only to be withdrawn a few minutes later when it is clear that they are not fit to continue,” said Luke Griggs, chief executive of brain injury charity Headway.

“That is precisely why we urgently require temporary concussion substitutes in football.”

“You simply cannot take a risk with head injuries.”

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved the use of concussion substitutes on a trial basis, with the English Football Association hoping to do so in this season’s FA Cup.