Wolverhampton’s cup night against Everton brought an unwelcome concern for Mexico as Raúl Jiménez left the Carabao Cup tie before half-time after feeling pain in his knee while contesting possession near the opposition area.
Key takeaways
- Jiménez started for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Everton in the Carabao Cup.
- The Mexican striker was forced off in the 38th minute after suffering knee discomfort.
- He underwent a brief check on the pitch before being substituted ahead of the interval.
- Wolves had not issued a medical update on the severity of the problem or a possible recovery period.
- The injury places his expected involvement with Mexico during the approaching international window in serious doubt.
A concern for Wolves and Mexico
The incident came as Jiménez challenged for the ball close to Everton’s penalty area. He could not continue after the knee issue emerged, and Wolverhampton’s staff decided to make the change before the break.
There was no immediate confirmation of the nature of the injury. Wolves were still to clarify whether it was a minor complaint or a more substantial problem, leaving both the club and Mexico’s national-team staff waiting for further examination and an official fitness report.
For Wolverhampton, the timing interrupts the forward’s place in the starting side during a domestic cup fixture. For Mexico, it potentially removes an established attacking option just as the next FIFA international period approaches.
International call-up now in doubt
Mexico are expected to announce their squad on Thursday for Rafael Márquez’s first camp as national-team coach. With so little time between the injury and the planned gathering, Jiménez appears unlikely to be fit enough to report unless his knee complaint proves far less serious than initially feared.
Márquez and his coaching staff may therefore need to identify a late replacement in attack. Until Wolves provide their diagnosis, however, the length of Jiménez’s absence remains unknown.
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