Wolverhampton head coach Nuno Espirito believes his striker Raul Jimenez will return from injury before the end of this current season.
The Portuguese remain positive after Jimenez showed quick progression in the recovery from fracturing in the skull.
However, despite the positive news about Wolves number nine, Nuno insist that Jimenez will not be rushed back into the team but his health will be looked after.
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When asked about the return of his striker, Nuno said. “We are truly positive that this can happen. It’s very good news. It’s very good news the way he keeps improving day by day.
“We have a medical plan and these things require very responsible decisions to be made because of how serious the injury was and what affect it can have, so we have to be really patient and take the right decisions.
“By saying this, it will require a decision on the surgeon, requires test and scans on the skull, and all these things take time. Everyone will follow and proceed according to the situation. We will not rush or take any kind of risks.”
“Just by seeing him running and lifting weights and doing all these strength training sessions, it’s a big lift for everybody, because, first of all, it’s the man, it’s Raul.
“What we want back is Raul healthy, then we will get Raul back as a player, and an important player for the team. But the big lift for us is just having him around.”
When asked about the mental health of the Portuguese, Nuno said he is not worried because he has all the support needed.
“That part doesn’t worry me and isn’t a worry for us because he’s exactly the same boy, the same guy. Always with a smile on his face and aware of the process that he has to go through, confident that he will return stronger.
“On that part, we are not very worried, honestly, because he has all the support; his wife, he has a beautiful girl that gives him all the smiles, so that part is good.
“The other part, when you mention heading or how he will deal with this situation, how his brain is going to react to acceleration, deceleration, jumping, impact – that’s another issue, but that will come with time.”
Wolves manager also credited Silva for stepping up in the absent of Jiminez.
“He’s a big part. I don’t recall one moment where Fabio wasn’t ready to improve, to listen, to help, and the way the boy works on the pitch, it’s amazing, he’s amazing. He goes to his strengths in every situation, so we are pleased with that.
“We never expected to have so many youth players at the same time, but we have. Fabio is not one for the future, he’s for the present and he’s working really hard for the team.”
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