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Lobos forward Raúl Jiménez promised to “return soon” after undergoing surgery for a skull fracture.
Jimenez was reported to be “comfortable” on Monday after undergoing surgery on the injury, which occurred in his team’s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
The Mexican forward wrote on Twitter: “Thank you for your messages of support. I will be under observation and hope to return to the field soon.
Jiménez was brought down on a stretcher after a head butt with Arsenal defender David Luiz and given oxygen after the accidental collision.
The head clash occurred early in the match and resulted in a prolonged delay of about 10 minutes while paramedics and medical personnel treated both players.
Jiménez was treated at a London hospital and in a statement Monday, Wolves said: “Raúl is comfortable after an operation last night.
Jiménez was treated for a skull fracture at a London hospital on Sunday night
“Since then he has seen his partner Daniela and now he is resting. You will remain under observation for a few days while your recovery begins.
“The club would like to thank the Arsenal medical staff, the NHS paramedics, the hospital staff and the surgeons who, thanks to their skill and prompt response, were very helpful.
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Ryan Mason, who had to retire due to a head injury in 2017, says soccer’s current concussion protocols are insufficient and need urgent review.
“The club asks that Raúl and his family now have a period of space and privacy, before further updates are provided in due course.”
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Headway Deputy CEO Luke Griggs says players shouldn’t be able to continue if there’s even the slightest chance of a concussion.
Are concussion protocols fit for purpose?
The incident at the Arsenal-Wolves game prompted the Brain Injury Association’s charity Headway to release a statement on Monday expressing its “anger and disappointment at soccer’s continuing failures to protect its players from concussion.” and reiterated his view that temporary surrogates for concussion are “urgent.” necessary.
Headway deputy chief executive officer Luke Griggs told Sky Sports News: “When you have impacts as severe as that, it’s hard not to suspect a concussion has occurred.
“The protocols say that if a concussion is suspected, the player must be removed from the field of play.
“I’m sure the medical teams did things in the best interest of the player, but you really have to question whether these concussion protocols are fit for purpose.”
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it makes sense to introduce concussion substitutes into football
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, asks for clarity on concussion protocol
Manchester City Pep Guardiola has called for more clarity on concussion protocols following the incident involving Luiz and Jiménez.
Speaking before City’s Champions League game against FC Porto, Guardiola said: “Hopefully Raúl Jiménez and David Luiz are well and I have heard that Raúl Jiménez has undergone surgery so I hope it went well.
“This is the most important thing because with head injuries you have to be careful. I don’t know the protocols, some say you have to be almost unconscious, some say no, so it should be clear.
“Because head injuries are very dangerous, but hopefully they (Luiz and Jiménez) are doing well.”
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