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Southampton vs Wolves: Premier League – Opposition Threats

By Marc Walker

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on February 2, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on February 2, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City at Molineux on March 02, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City at Molineux on March 02, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /

Raul Jimenez

The capture of Jimenez from Benfica at the beginning of the season was seen as a fairly impressive signing for Wolves, but no one could have predicted the impact he has had in England.

He wasn’t a massively prolific scorer in Portugal but has been superb in attack for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side with 16 goals and eight assists this campaign.

The Mexican is likely to remain as an important part of Wolves’ side after signing permanently at Molineux last week for around £32m.

His partnership with Diogo Jota upfront has proved a dangerous combination for other teams to deal with and Saints will have to watch both players closely tomorrow.