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Laurie Martin

Key man ruled out for Wolves in Leeds United Premier League opener

Leeds United face Wolves on Saturday, August 6, but Bruno Lage's side will be without key man Raul Jimenez for their Premier League opener. It's a big blow for Wolves, but a potential boost for Leeds, who will now be facing the Black Country side without their star striker, who picked up a knee injury in their pre-season friendly against Besiktas.

Wolves have provided an official update on Jimenez, with comments from head of performance and medicine, Dr Rob Chakraverty.

“Raul came off in the game against Besiktas after he stretched for the ball and felt something in his knee and his groin," he said. "Scans reveal that he has suffered a medial collateral ligament injury to his knee and a minor strain of his adductor.

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