Raul Jimenez has provided a new update on his continued recovery from an MCL injury, which will be a major boost to Wolves fans as the Mexican striker’s return to action draws closer.

Wolves are having a good time right now, having risen to second place in the Championship behind league leaders Middlesbrough ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s crucial trip to Wrexham after three consecutive victory against Watford, Cardiff, and Bristol City.

It has, of course, taken some of the pressure and scrutiny off Cesar Peixoto’s shoulders, but the Portuguese manager is still looking for support from some of the Old Gold faithful since his arrival from Gil Vicente to replace Rob Edwards over the summer.

Nonetheless, the Wolves are starting to rediscover their groove, which is all the more impressive given Jimenez’s continued absence. Jimenez began the season in excellent form after his emotional return to the Black Country, but he hasn’t kicked in anger since September.

Jimenez has, however, released a new advancement report about his recovery, and the words used will excite supporters, teammates, and Peixoto equally, as everyone at Molineux eagerly awaits the veteran frontman’s return.

Raul Jimenez’s Injury Absence at Wolves

The 36-year-old has been out of action since before the three-week international break in September, when he sustained a catastrophic MCL injury 36 minutes into Wolves’ 1-0 EFL Cup third-round loss to Everton, a game in which many argued he should not have been risked in the first place.

Peixoto then came to regret his selection decision as the 130-cap Mexican international’s injury proved to be more severe than predicted, forcing the Championship promotion contenders to have ligament surgery instead.

Jimenez’s surgery would rule him out of action until January, dealing a significant blow to Wolves after a lightning-fast return to life at Molineux after lighting up the World Cup with co-hosts Mexico by scoring three goals in four matches after leaving Premier League outfit Fulham.

Wolves’ patchy form following the international window, including defeats to Middlesbrough and Bolton Wanderers, meant that his absence was felt keenly, though others have stepped up to the plate in recent weeks, allowing the ex-Benfica and Fulham striker to concentrate solely on his recovery process rather than rushing to return sooner rather than later.

His most recent report, however, is quite good, and it may give Old Gold fans hope for an even speedier return to the pitch.

Raul Jimenez provides a new injury update at Wolves

Jimenez has kept supporters informed with numerous social media messages and updates during his stay on the treatment table, which will be greatly welcomed by the club’s faithful as they wait for his return.

He’s been accelerating his recuperation in recent weeks, progressing to more strenuous physical activity as his condition improves.

Jimenez has generally appeared to be in high spirits, as indicated by his most recent update.

Jimenez said on his Instagram story on Thursday, “Making really good process 🔥💪🐺.”

Only four words were required for an admission that will excite Wolves fans, with the caption accompanying a video of the goal-scoring ace performing leg exercises in an effort to regain his strength and mobility.

It was either side of a series of tales posted that showed Jimenez going through his paces with some strenuous gym work, and he’s obviously not ready to give up or let this ailment get the best of him as he continues to push harder and harder in preparation for a return early in the new year.

Wolves’ forwards have been stepping up in Raul Jimenez’s absence.

Jimenez’s Wolves teammates have recently began to reach the back of the net more frequently, and he’ll be hoping that trend continues until he returns to the pitch.

When Jimenez was injured, one of the primary concerns was who would step up and give the cutting edge in the final third to compensate for his long-term absence, having started his second spell at Wolves with three goals in six Championship games.

Fortunately, both Adam Armstrong and Sean Neave are finding form, ensuring that Jimenez’s absence does not derail Wolves’ season.

Armstrong, who has battled for form since joining from Southampton in February, appears to have found his goalscoring abilities – which are highly valued at this level – after scoring his first goals since August in back-to-back victories against Watford and Cardiff.

He was not on the scoresheet in Wolves’ most recent midweek victory at Bristol City, where Newcastle United loanee Neave rose to the occasion by coming off the bench to score his first professional goals in style with a late brace in the final 10 minutes to seal a dramatic 2-1 away victory for the visitors.

The pair must not relent, and will have plenty of opportunities to continue stamping down their authority before Jimenez returns, but Wolves’ improved form, combined with the attacker’s striking counterparts providing the goals, and a key four-word recovery update from the man himself, means that Wolves fans have a lot to be happy about right now.