RAUL JIMENEZ is back in the gym and continuing on the road to recovery after his horror head injury.
The Wolves striker underwent emergency surgery on a fractured skull following a sickening clash with Arsenal’s David Luiz two months ago.
Raul Jimenez was being put through his paces in the gymCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The striker’s scar was visible as he worked outCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Jimenez, 29, started light fitness training just weeks later and he now appears to be making remarkable progress.
With the Mexican’s war wound on full show, Wolves released pictures of their main man working alongside a training instructor in the gym.
Jimenez is being put through a variety of one-to-one exercises as he works towards an emotional return to the field.
There were initial doubts whether Jimenez would ever be able to play Premier League football again.
Nuno Espirito Santo put initial fears to bed by announcing he can make a playing comeback at the highest level.
And the Portuguese boss provided his most positive update yet earlier this week by revealing Jimenez could even return this season.
Nuno said: “We are truly positive that this can happen. It’s very good news with the way he keeps improving day by day.
“His progress has not only surprised me, but also the medical staff. He’s doing really really well.
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Jimenez is continuing his road to recoveryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Mexican star could return to the playing field this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Jimenez has shown remarkable progress in his recoveryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
“Just seeing him running and lifting weights, and doing all these strong training sessions, is a big lift for everyone.
“First of all, it’s the man. It’s Raul. What we want back is Raul healthy and we will get him back as an important player for the team.
“We have to be really patient and take the right decisions. It will require a decision from the surgeon, it requires tests and scans on the skull and all these things take time.
“We will follow and proceed according to the situation, we will not rush or take any kind of risks.”
The club have desperately missed his presence in attack this season having scored just 21 goals in 20 matches.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
