In a recent interview (via Sky Sports), Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez has shared his thoughts on the Premier League’s Top 4 race and confirmed that he is ‘enjoying playing with his teammates’ at the Molineux Stadium. The Mexican international said (via Sky Sports), “It’s big for a team that was promoted [two years ago] and this is only our second season in the Premier League.
“We know that we can do it.
“We can fight for it and I don’t think we’re going to be disappointed if we don’t do it but now that we see that we can do it.
“It’s incredible to be part of this team, part of this family, we are all working hard to achieve our goal and I’m really enjoying playing with my teammates.
“Every one of us adds his little piece to what we are doing. I was really enjoying the season, I know it’s not finished yet and we know that we have to keep fighting for the places that we want.”
Jimenez’s Incredible Scoring Record In The Premier League So Far
His recent comments will ease the nerves of Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo as according to Don Balon; the talented striker has been a subject of interest from Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane last month. Jimenez enjoyed another prolific season at the West Midlands club following a run of match-winning performances in the Premier League before the season was postponed because of the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
The Mexican centre-forward has been in sparkling form for Wolves after scoring 22 goals in 44 matches this term on all fronts. Jimenez is averaging a goal every two games and has also got ten assists to his name thus far, which has only enhanced his reputation across European football. The former Benfica marksman has averaged 3.4 shots, 1.5 key passes and 1.7 dribbles per game across all competitions (stats via whoscored). The stats prove just how consistent Jimenez can be in the offensive end of the field.
The Wolves star has also been mesmerising when representing Mexico in international tournaments. He has picked up 82 senior caps for his country and has netted 23 goals in the process. Jimenez has previously won the Gold Cup with the Mexican national team and has also got an Olympic gold medal in his trophy cabinet.
What Are The Mexican Sensation’s Best Attributes?
The 28-year-old is a well-rounded striker who doesn’t mind putting in the hard work by running the channels for his team up top. He tends to come alive when left isolated in a 1v1 situation and possesses the strength to ride a few tackles from the opposition defenders. Jimenez has transformed himself into an accomplished finisher in front of goal. What makes him such a unique forward is his unselfish nature in the final third as he is always willing to pick out the runs of his teammates if they are in a more advantageous position than him inside the opposition penalty area.
Why Wolves Need To Retain Jimenez’s Services For The Long-Run
The Mexican international can find the back of the net consistently using both his feet and also scores his fair share of goals via headers as well. He understands Nuno Espirito Santo’s 3-4-3 system quite well and delivers what is expected of him more often than not. Therefore, the West Midlands giants cannot allow him to leave any time soon as he has the skillset to help them compete for some major silverware over the next few years.
At 28, Jimenez is currently playing at his prime which is all the more reason for Wolves to keep him at the Molineux at least for the duration of his current contract which runs out in the summer of 2023. Nuno Espirito Santo will never get a better chance to bring some success back to the Premier League club as his current crop of players has the quality and potential to do well both in domestic competitions and European football in the coming seasons.
