Raul Jimenez will miss Wolves’ visit to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United after he was sent off in his side’s 3-2 defeat to Leeds United. Kevin Friend’s decision to dismiss the Mexican striker in the second half on Friday evening was widely questioned after he had been correctly cautioned before half-time.
Usually, a double-booking red card would only mean the player is suspended for one match. However, because it is the second time Jimenez has been sent off this season, he will have to sit out the next two games.
Both will come after the upcoming international break with the first being Wolves’ West Midlands derby with Aston Villa in a fortnight’s time. The second of the games he will miss is the clash between Bruno Lage’s side and Newcastle on Tyneside on April 8.
