A bad week that could have lasting consequences

Raul Jimenez requires surgery on his knee injury and is expected to miss around half of Wolves' remaining Championship games.

Wolves face a significant blow after Raul Jimenez's knee injury, initially thought minor, requires surgery and will sideline him for approximately half the club's remaining league fixtures. The injury emerged after the international break, compounding Wolves' attacking concerns following two games in which his absence was notably felt. Manager Cesar Peixoto had selected Jimenez for the Carabao Cup tie at Everton to build his match fitness, a decision that has drawn scrutiny in hindsight.