WOLVES hero Raul Jimenez was given oxygen before being carried off after a horrific clash of heads with Arsenal’s David Luiz.
Both players needed prolonged treatment early in Sunday night’s Premier League match, with centre-back Luiz eventually resuming action with a thick bandage on.
David Luiz and Raul Jimenez leap for the ball fully committed, leading to a horrifying collision and fall Credit: AP:Associated Press
Both teams show their concern as Raul Jimenez and David Luiz are felled after they collided at full peltCredit: Getty – Pool
Medics dashed on to treat David Luiz following a collision that shocked Arsenal team-mates and Wolves players alikeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Brazilian star Luiz looked badly shaken as he went over to see how Jimenez was while the Mexico striker was being treated.
Emirates medical staff spoke with Luiz and Wolves keeper Rui Patricio patted him on the back as players showed their concern for Jimenez.
Home boss Nuno Espirito Santo also wished Luiz well after seeing him collide with Jimenez in a shuddering aerial duel.
An update during the second half on Sky Sports claimed Jimenez was conscious after being taken to hospital and was responding to treatment.
Portugal Under-19 ace Fabio Silva came on for Jimenez on the quarter-hour mark.
Yet despite the unwanted reshuffle it was Wolves who settled the quicker afterwards.
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And on 27 minutes Adama Traore outstripped Kieran Tierney for a backpost cross that Leander Dendoncker headed onto the bar, with Pedro Neto tucking home the rebound.
But just three minutes later Gabriel leapt to nod home a beauty of an equaliser.
Wolves would go fifth with victory, while the Gunners will remain in the bottom half unless they win.
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez had to be carried off on a stretcher after his nasty first-half injuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
David Luiz looked dazed but was able to continue during the Prem gameCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Arsenal defender David Luiz needed prolonged treatment following the clash with Wolves striker Raul JimenezCredit: AFP or licensors
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