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Wolves announce Raul Jimenez has had surgery after suffering a FRACTURED SKULL

  /  autty

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez is 'comfortable' in hospital after suffering a fractured skull during last night's Premier League match at Arsenal, the club have announced.

The Mexican was involved in an accidental clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz early in Wolves' 2-1 win, and was taken immediately to hospital, where he underwent a scan.

A Wolves statement confirmed Jimenez had a fractured skull and added: 'Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital.

'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.'

More to follow.