MEXICAN soccer gamers and followers have flooded social media with messages of assist for Raul Jimenez after the Wolves striker was hospitalised with a fractured cranium.
The 29-year-old underwent surgery after clashing heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz throughout Sunday’s Premier League contest.
Effectively-wishes from Mexico have poured in for Raul Jimenez after he fractured his cranium towards ArsenalCredit score: EPA
“Keep sturdy Raul” (#fuerzaRaul) was a trending matter on social media as well-wishers despatched messages to the injured ahead.
“You aren’t alone,” the Mexican nationwide crew tweeted. “In the present day there are not any colors, groups or nationalities … The whole soccer world helps you!”
Nationwide teammate Miguel Layun additionally despatched his regards. “Brother Raul, get effectively quickly, everyone knows you’re a machine,” he wrote on Twitter. “We’ll be checking up on you from right here.”
An emotional message was left on the Instagram account registered within the identify of Jimenez’s child daughter Ayra.
“Daddy! My instance, my favorite superhero and my prince charming!” the message learn. “I actually miss you and I need to see you at residence to start out a brand new journey collectively! I really like you a lot!”
Jimenez despatched out a response to that account from hospital. “I really like you, and you might be my engine to maintain going,” it learn.
Jimenez suffered the horrific collision with Luiz whereas each challenged for a nook within the fourth minute of Sunday’s match.
Medical workers gave the unconscious participant oxygen on the pitch and he was despatched straight to hospital.
Wolves launched a assertion from crew physician Matt Perry late Wednesday.
“Any damage of this nature is advanced and timescales are unsure but it surely’s secure to say that Raul’s most instant wants are easy: area, relaxation and peace.”
Dr Perry additionally mentioned the participant should be ready to leave hospital early next week.
Mexican sports activities journalist David Medrano reported that Jimenez had spoken on the cellphone with Mexico supervisor Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
Jimenez has grow to be a star for the boys’s nationwide aspect since Martino’s appointment, scoring 11 objectives in his previous 16 appearances.
Many Mexicans argue the dynamic ahead is the nation’s finest export to the Premier League.
Though Javier Hernandez was glorious at Manchester United, pundits sometimes view Jimenez because the extra full footballer.
Since arriving at Wolves in 2018, the Mexican has grow to be a membership legend, scoring 34 instances in 86 Premier League appearances.
Wolves supporters have arrange a crowdfund to create a banner for Jimenez, with further proceeds going to charityCredit score: EPA
On Tuesday, Wolves introduced they’d arrange a web site for followers to ship finest needs to the participant.
Supporters have additionally began a crowdfund to create a banner for the Molineux Stadium.
Having reached their goal of £7,500 inside hours, the group now plan to donate any further proceeds to a charity of Jimenez’s alternative.
