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'He will be back to the same player and person he was': Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo backs Raul Jimenez to rediscover his form when he returns from fractured skull injury

Raul Jimenez has been backed by Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo to return to his previous form, when he recovers from his fractured skull.

The 29-year-old was involved in a shocking clash of heads with David Luiz during Wolves' 2-1 win at Arsenal in November.

It was initially feared that Jimenez could be ruled out for the rest of the season, but the Mexican star has made progress in his recovery of late. And Santo has suggested he could make a sensational return before the end of the campaign.

Raul Jimenez (right) was involved in a sickening clash of head with David Luiz in November

At the time of the incident, the Wolves manager pleaded for the introduction of concussion substitutes and that plea has now been answered.