The sound of clashing heads between Jimenez and David Luiz was even heard, recorded on the microphone of the Emirates Stadium.
Wolverhampton striker, Raul Jimenez (29 years), was declared to have suffered a fractured skull injury after colliding with a defender Arsenal, David Luiz.
The certainty was announced by the party Wolves through the club’s official website which was shared via social media, Monday (30/11) afternoon WIB.
Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital.
He has our love and support as he begins a period of recovery.
We’re all with you, @ Raul_Jimenez9.
— Wolves (@Wolves) November 30, 2020
“Raul’s condition [Jimenez] it is better after undergoing surgery last night in a London hospital, “read a club release.
“He has met his partner, Daniela, and is now resting. His condition will continue to be monitored for several days of recovery time. “
“We want to thank the medical staff at Arsenal, the NHS paramedics [National Health Service], hospital staff, and surgeons who were each helpful and responding quickly. “
“We ask that Raul and his family are now given some space and privacy before any further updates are released,” a club statement read.
The incident occurred in the fifth minute when Arsenal hosted Wolves in the tenth week of the English Premier League at the Emirates Stadium, Monday (30/11) in the morning WIB.
At that moment, Jimenez, who tried to block Willian’s corner, collided head-to-head with Luiz in an aerial duel situation.
The match was stopped for a long time, Jimenez collapsed and was immediately rushed to the hospital. While Luiz was bleeding in the head, he was still able to continue the fight until the interval of the fight.
The match ended with Wolves winning 2-1.
Pedro Neto (27 ‘) and Daniel Podence (42’) scored the winning goals for the visitors. While Arsenal’s reply was scored by Gabriel Magalhaes (30 ‘).
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