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Wolves face Raul Jimenez injury blow after EFL Cup defeat to Everton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Wolves face Raul Jimenez injury blow after EFL Cup defeat to Everton

Summary

Wolverhampton Wanderers suffered a significant setback with Raul Jimenez sidelined due to a knee injury sustained in the first half of their EFL Cup match against Everton. Manager Cesar Peixoto confirmed Jimenez will miss several weeks, expressing frustration over the timing ahead of an upcoming derby against West Brom. Peixoto acknowledged the importance of Jimenez to the team's performance but emphasized the squad's depth as they prepare for a challenging schedule of fixtures. The focus now shifts to his recovery and ensuring the rest of the team is ready for the next match.

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•Raul Jimenez suffered a knee injury in the EFL Cup against Everton.
•Cesar Peixoto confirmed Jimenez will miss a few weeks of action.
•Wolves look to prepare for an important match against West Brom.
•Peixoto stressed the need to recover Jimenez and the team quickly.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Peixoto provides update on major Wolves injury blow in defeat to Everton ahead of West Brom clash

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Wolves have been dealt a major injury blow with Raul Jimenez set for a spell on the sidelines.The striker suffered a knee injury during the first half of Wolves’ EFL Cup loss to Everton and boss Ces...
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