Raul Jimenez is an important player for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The former Birmingham City forward has noted that Jimenez has played a lot of football already, and has suggested that the 28-year-old Mexico international could struggle to be at his best week in week out due to Wolves’ participation in the Europa League this season.
Morrison said on Sky Sports Premier League (10:14pm, September 4, 2019): “A lot of onus is on Jimenez, who I think is a brilliant striker. I have watched him.
“He has played a lot of football as well so far. He played international football, Mexico, they got to the final and won that. Then he has come back and played in the Europa League.
“And Thursday, Sunday is very hard for a professional, in particular a striker who is playing week in, week out.”
Stats
Jimenez is an important player for Wolves and is leading the line for Nuno’s side at the moment.
The 28-year-old made 36 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Wanderers last season, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists in the process, according to WhoScored.
So far this season, Jimenez has made four appearances in the Premier League for Wolves, scoring two goals in the process, according to WhoScored.
Burn-out?
As Morrison suggests, there is a risk with Jimenez burning out due to having played a lot of football, but he will relish the chance to play for Wolves in the Europa League.
Nuno is a very good manager, and he will know when and how to rotate his players so that playing in the Europa League does not affect their Premier League form too much.
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