Bruno Lage told to 'stick by' 91-cap star who 'wants to repay Wolves'

Journalist Dean Jones would ‘stick by’ Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez despite his lack of productivity this season.

The 30-year-old has struggled to find his best form throughout 2021/22 and has lost his place in the starting XI in recent weeks as Bruno Lage looks to address his side’s issues in front of goal.

Jimenez made a big impact at Wolves following his initial arrival on loan from Benfica back in July 2018, bagging 17 goals and providing a further eight assists in 44 appearances during his maiden campaign.

The 91-cap Mexico international then elevated his game to new heights the following season, registering a whopping 37 goal contributions in 55 outings across all competitions.

However, Jimenez suffered a fractured skull in November 2020, ruling him out for the remaining fixtures of that term and significantly halting his progress on the pitch.

Following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the 6 foot 3 forward made his comeback at the start of the current campaign but is understandably yet to get back to his best.

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Jimenez failed to find the back of the net in his opening five Premier League games of 2021/22 before notching five goal contributions in his next seven top-flight fixtures.

Nevertheless, he was dropped to the bench for Wolves’ last two encounters against West Ham and Crystal Palace after adding just two more strikes and one assist in his subsequent 11 league appearances.

Over the last few years, Jimenez has showcased his top-class ability on numerous occasions, firing the Molineux outfit to consecutive seventh-placed finishes and the FA Cup semi-finals.

And Jones believes that ‘once it clicks’ for the