Wolves exit EFL Cup at Everton as Raul Jimenez ruled out for weeks before derby | OneFootball

Wolves exited the EFL Cup after a narrow defeat at Everton and suffered a major setback with Raul Jimenez injured ahead of Sunday’s Black Country derby.

Cesar Peixoto made nine changes, keeping only Jackson Tchatchoua and Ladislav Krejci, and surprisingly started Jimenez. The striker went down near half-time after a challenge, was treated and substituted. According to ExpressAndStar.com, Peixoto said Jimenez is set to miss the derby and spend several weeks on the sidelines.

On debut against his former club, Joao Virginia made several sharp saves to keep Wolves in it as Everton created openings. The pressure told when Charly Alcaraz turned past Toti in the box and finished into the bottom corner.

Team selection offered derby clues, with Hugo Bueno, Marshall Munetsi, Adam Armstrong, Nasser Djiga, Mateus Mane and Kieran Trippier on the bench, and Fer Lopez, Rodrigo Gomes and Andre not involved. With Jimenez sidelined, Armstrong is likely to lead the line against Albion.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attended with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, the pair meeting before kick-off. Both wore Everton scarves at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Burnham is a lifelong fan and season-ticket holder.

Wolves now turn to the season’s biggest fixture with little recovery time after midweek exertions, while West Brom will have had eight days before the derby.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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