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Raul Jimenez injury: Why was Wolves striker stretchered off during Arsenal match?
Raul Jimenez had to be stretchered off during Wolves' clash with Arsenal.
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Arsenal hosted Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday night. However, the game was stopped after just a few minutes, with Raul Jimenez having to be carried off on a stretcher.
Why was the Wolves striker stretchered off?
Jimenez was treated on the pitch following a nasty clash of heads with Arsenal's David Luiz.
The incident came after a fifth-minute corner was whipped in by Willian.
Medics rushed onto the field and provided treatment to both players.
Luiz returned to his feet and was able to continue, but Jimenez came off the collision worse.
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The Mexican was given oxygen before being moved to a stretcher and carried off.
Fans took to social media to share their reactions shortly after the incident occurred.
One wrote on Twitter: "Can't get that sound of the head clash out my head, was sickening.
"Just really praying it's not a situation like Ryan Mason where it has long term effects on Jimenez's career. Truly awful."
Another wrote: "Raúl Jiménez has just suffered a horrific injury vs Arsenal.
"He collided with David Luiz during a corner and the sound of their heads banging together was terribly loud.
"Jiménez was put in the recovery position and subsequently stretchered off. Hopefully he is okay."
A third added: "Hopefully a swift recovery for Raul Jimenez.
"Looked like a horrific injury. Get well soon Raul."
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton tweeted: "Sickening head clash between Jimenez and Luiz.
"It’s time football wised up and got up to date and immediately ratifies temporary concussion replacements.
"Jimenez clearly in a bad way. Has David Luiz been checked adequately??"
Jimenez was taken straight to hospital following the clash of heads.
It was later revealed that he fractured his skull in the collision, and he subsequently needed surgery.
Wolves released a statement to confirm that the player was "comfortable" and "resting".
Jimenez himself then tweeted: "Thanks for your support messages.
"I will be under observation and I hope to return very soon."