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Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) striker Raul Jimenez fractured his skull in a clash of heads with Arsenal’s David Luiz in Sunday’s match his club said on Monday.
The 29-year-old Mexican international received treatment for 10 minutes on the pitch before being taken to hospital.
Wolves – who won the game 2-1 for their first win at Arsenal in 40 years – said he would remain under observation for a few days.
“Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital,” read the club statement.
“He has since seen his partner Daniela and is now resting. He will remain under observation for a few days while he begins his recovery.
“The club would like to thank the medical staff at Arsenal, the NHS paramedics, hospital staff and surgeons who, through their skill and early response, were of such help.
“The club ask that Raul and his family are now afforded a period of space and privacy, before any further updates are provided in due course.”
Luiz stayed on the pitch with blood seeping into a white bandage wrapped around his head until half-time.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended the decision to keep the Brazilian on saying he had shown no signs of concussion and was only withdrawn as the Brazilian was concerned about the cut.
However, there have been renewed calls for temporary substitutes to be used as they are in rugby union whilst the player is given a thorough examination.
“Too often in football we see players returning to the pitch having undergone a concussion assessment only to be withdrawn a few minutes later when it is clear that they are not fit to continue,” said Luke Griggs, chief executive of brain injury charity Headway.
“That is the very reason why we urgently need temporary concussion substitutes
in football.
“You simply cannot take a risk with head injuries.”
Football’s lawmakers IFAB have opened the door for concussion substitutes to be used on a trial basis with the English Football Association hoping to do so in this season’s FA Cup.
Man City’s Ederson joins call for concussion subs
Meanwhile, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has called for the introduction of concussion substitutes to football. “I was very worried, I was watching the game. I played with Raul Jimenez at Benfica,” Ederson said on Monday.
“I think all the concern and care is very important. It is a part of the body that needs special attention.
“When there is a blow to the head there should be a substitution, whether the player can continue or not. You could be feeling OK but after you could feel the consequences.”
Ederson has personal experience of nasty head knocks as he needed eight stitches to repair facial wounds after being caught the boot of Liverpool’s Sadio Mane in 2017.
And in June he knocked out teammate Eric Garcia in a match against Arsenal, that saw the Spanish defender wear a scrum cap on his return to field.
Pep Guardiola called for clearer guidelines on whether any head knock should result in a player being substituted, even if they pass the on-field concussion check by club doctors.
“I don’t know the protocols,” said Guardiola. “Some of them say you have to be immediately out, some of them say no. It should be clear because in the head it’s always so dangerous.”
Football’s lawmakers IFAB have opened the door for concussion substitutes to be used on a trial basis with the English Football Association hoping to do so in this season’s FA Cup.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson said concussion subs would get the backing of players.
“Concussion subs would make sense, It’s not a natural injury getting concussion like that,” said Robertson, who was in the Hull City side when his former teammate Ryan Mason suffered a fractured skull against Chelsea in 2017 that forced him to retire from football.
“For me and the players that would make sense. Hopefully that’s maybe something that can come in.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended the decision to leave Luiz on the pitch for 40 minutes after receiving treatment in the match on Sunday.
The Brazilian defender had blood seeping onto a white bandage round his head during the first half and was eventually withdrawn.
“I just had news from David that the doc made all the tests and followed all the protocols to make sure that he was fine,” said Arteta. “He responded really well to all of them, but it was a nasty cut.
“David wanted to continue and he continued, but at half-time we decided to take him out because he was uncomfortable heading the ball.”
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) striker Raul Jimenez fractured his skull in a clash of heads with Arsenal’s David Luiz in Sunday’s match his club said on Monday.
The 29-year-old Mexican international received treatment for 10 minutes on the pitch before being taken to hospital.
Wolves – who won the game 2-1 for their first win at Arsenal in 40 years – said he would remain under observation for a few days.
“Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital,” read the club statement.
“He has since seen his partner Daniela and is now resting. He will remain under observation for a few days while he begins his recovery.
“The club would like to thank the medical staff at Arsenal, the NHS paramedics, hospital staff and surgeons who, through their skill and early response, were of such help.
“The club ask that Raul and his family are now afforded a period of space and privacy, before any further updates are provided in due course.”
Luiz stayed on the pitch with blood seeping into a white bandage wrapped around his head until half-time.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended the decision to keep the Brazilian on saying he had shown no signs of concussion and was only withdrawn as the Brazilian was concerned about the cut.
However, there have been renewed calls for temporary substitutes to be used as they are in rugby union whilst the player is given a thorough examination.
“Too often in football we see players returning to the pitch having undergone a concussion assessment only to be withdrawn a few minutes later when it is clear that they are not fit to continue,” said Luke Griggs, chief executive of brain injury charity Headway.
“That is the very reason why we urgently need temporary concussion substitutes
in football.
“You simply cannot take a risk with head injuries.”
Football’s lawmakers IFAB have opened the door for concussion substitutes to be used on a trial basis with the English Football Association hoping to do so in this season’s FA Cup.
Man City’s Ederson joins call for concussion subs
Meanwhile, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has called for the introduction of concussion substitutes to football. “I was very worried, I was watching the game. I played with Raul Jimenez at Benfica,” Ederson said on Monday.
“I think all the concern and care is very important. It is a part of the body that needs special attention.
“When there is a blow to the head there should be a substitution, whether the player can continue or not. You could be feeling OK but after you could feel the consequences.”
Ederson has personal experience of nasty head knocks as he needed eight stitches to repair facial wounds after being caught the boot of Liverpool’s Sadio Mane in 2017.
And in June he knocked out teammate Eric Garcia in a match against Arsenal, that saw the Spanish defender wear a scrum cap on his return to field.
Pep Guardiola called for clearer guidelines on whether any head knock should result in a player being substituted, even if they pass the on-field concussion check by club doctors.
“I don’t know the protocols,” said Guardiola. “Some of them say you have to be immediately out, some of them say no. It should be clear because in the head it’s always so dangerous.”
Football’s lawmakers IFAB have opened the door for concussion substitutes to be used on a trial basis with the English Football Association hoping to do so in this season’s FA Cup.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson said concussion subs would get the backing of players.
“Concussion subs would make sense, It’s not a natural injury getting concussion like that,” said Robertson, who was in the Hull City side when his former teammate Ryan Mason suffered a fractured skull against Chelsea in 2017 that forced him to retire from football.
“For me and the players that would make sense. Hopefully that’s maybe something that can come in.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended the decision to leave Luiz on the pitch for 40 minutes after receiving treatment in the match on Sunday.
The Brazilian defender had blood seeping onto a white bandage round his head during the first half and was eventually withdrawn.
“I just had news from David that the doc made all the tests and followed all the protocols to make sure that he was fine,” said Arteta. “He responded really well to all of them, but it was a nasty cut.
“David wanted to continue and he continued, but at half-time we decided to take him out because he was uncomfortable heading the ball.”
