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RAUL JIMENEZ
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Sent off against Leeds Jimenez was shown a red card in the 53rd minute of Friday's defeat against Leeds United following a foul on Ilan Meslier for his second booking of the game. He took two shots and c...
Impact Jimenez will be suspended for the clash against Aston Villa on April 2 after the international break. Daniel Podence, Pedro Neto (undisclosed), Francisco Trincao and Hwang Hee-Chan (undisclosed) are all options who could replace him in the match depending on who's fit.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots in win Jimenez took four shots and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Jimenez was dangerous on Monday despite not finding the back of the net himself against Everton. He will be looking for his seventh Premier League goal of the season Friday against Leeds, which have conceded a league-high 65 times in 29 matches.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Business as usual on the field for Chelsea with Norwich win
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Scores opener in win Jimenez scored a goal off his lone shot and drew three fouls during Thursday's 4-0 win over Watford.
Impact Jimenez needed only 13 minutes to show what he's capable of, picking up a pass from the left and beating the goalkeeper almost from the six-yard box to open the scoring for Wolves. This was the sixth goal of the season for the striker and he'll try to score on back-to-back contests for ther first time since October 2020 during Sunday's visit to Everton.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Palace extends unbeaten away streak with 2-0 win vs Wolves
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FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • SKY.COM
Fires two shots Jimenez took two off target shots during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.
Impact Jimenez was held off the scoresheet as Wolves fell to Arsenal on Thursday. The forward didn't cross or create a chance but his two shots tied for the team-high total in the loss.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Jimenez returns to scene of clash of heads
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Wolves beat Leicester 2-1 in push for Euro qualification
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Sets up early goal Jimenez had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Impact Jimenez set up Ruben Neves in the ninth minute, assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the forward coming from his lone chance created in the match.
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Goal during win against Spurs Jimenez scored one goal during a 2-0 win Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur.
Impact Jimenez excelled against a team that won more than half of its previous 21 English Premier League games. Recently, the Wolves have been playing better thanks to his contributions. He logged two goals while they recorded three wins across their last four games. Partly because of Jimenez's scoring output, the Wolves are a top-seven EPL team now.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tottenham 0-2 Wolves: Errors galore as Spurs slip to third straight defeat Match report and free highlights as Wolves leapfrog Spurs in the Premier League table and firmly into the European picture; Raul Jimenez and...
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • SKY.COM
Liverpool keeps City in view; Newcastle clear of bottom 3
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Wolves win 2-0 at Tottenham to boost top-4 hopes in EPL
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Raul Jimenez gets Wolves off to flyer against Tottenham ' Premier League
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Fires three shots Jimenez took three shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Impact Jimenez was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Wolves were shut out on Thursday. The forward created just one chance and didn't cross, but his three shots tied for the team-high total in the loss.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays full 90 with Mexico Jimenez went the full 90 in Wednesday's match with Mexico, returning from a minor calf issue.
Impact Jimenez missed Mexico's prior two matches, but the extra week of rest he got was enough and he surprisingly went the full 90 en route to a winning PK goal. It's a wonder why he was pushed 90 minutes in his first match back from a muscle injury, something that'll likely see him on the bench in the FA Cup this weekend.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not pictured in training Jimenez (calf) wasn't pictured in a recent training session over the winter break.
Impact It's not a great sign for Jimenez, who missed out just before the break with a calf injury. He was expected to miss a couple weeks and his status for the Feb. 10 league match against Arsenal appears to be in doubt. If that's the case, Fabio Silva could get another call against a tough back line.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Brentford Jimenez is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Brentford because of a minor calf issue.
Impact Jimenez is a surprise absence Saturday and it wouldn't be surprising if he tested positive for COVID-19. The forward has been in the squad whenever available the season and has started all but two matches. In his place, Fabio Silva is getting a chance to show his worth once more.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wolves survive late rally to beat Southampton 3-1 in EPL
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Raul Jimenez grabs Wolves advantage over Southampton ' Premier League
JANUARY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
