Raul Jimenez has started all four of Wolves’ Premier League matches so far, scoring a goal along the way.
It’s a big change for the striker after he struggled to be a starter at both Benfica and Atletico Madrid. For the past two seasons, the Mexican managed a combined 12 starts in the Portuguese league, and he only got four in his season with the Spanish club.
The faith Nuno Espirito Santo has been showing is a boost, but Jimenez must know he needs to have a good goal output if he’s to continue as a starter.
Then, Wolves may consider signing him permanently from Benfica, although likely not for the €38m clause they have with the Lisbon club.
El Universal quote the Wolves player as saying: “I feel happy and excited to be showing myself in England. I have the minutes I always looked for and it’s up to me to continue in the starting eleven of my team. I know it’s difficult but I have the ability to be that reference player.”
The 27 year old is considered one of the most experienced players in the Mexico squad and said he’s trying to convey a need to his teammates to bring their club form to the national set-up.
