Wolves boss Lage heaps praise on ‘good example’ Jimenez

Wolves head coach Bruno Lage has heaped praise on his striker Raul Jimenez, insisting he is a “good example” on how to live life.

The Mexican scored his first goal since returning from injury last weekend as the Molineux club won 1-0 at Southampton.

It was his first goal in 336 days having recovered from the life-threatening injury following a clash of heads with David Luiz at Arsenal.

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Next up for Wolves is Newcastle at Molineux, and Lage has heaped praise on Jimenez ahead of the fixture.

The Portuguese said: “The way he is as a man, he is doing everything calmly. He is a good example, you can be a top player and also a top man. He is comfortable because, after what happened, he is living day-by-day, enjoying the moment and the goals will come.

“He knows now he needs to score more goals for us and we are here to support him, the fans are there to support. It builds more confidence.

“He is enjoying the moment and I think it is the best way to live our lives like that, in the moment, and not to think what will happen in the future.”

Wolves’ win at St Mary’s on Sunday was their first in the league this season, as they still look to pick up a victory in front of their home fans.

Lage has admitted he would be happy if his side plays badly but are victorious against the Magpies.

“If you said that would happen I would sign it, you play badly and win. But I think the team will play better,” he said.

“It’s not just playing with the ball, sometimes we play well when we do but we are not doing right things when we don’t.

“I say to my players every day, if Jose (Sa) does a long ball to Raul and he scores it’s good because he has seen the space behind the defenders.”