Raul Jimenez praised by Liverpool star
Dutchman Cody Mathes Gakpo did not hesitate to praise Raul Jimenez's performance after the Mexican's performance against Liverpool
The outstanding performance of the "Mexican Wolf" Raul Jimenez in Fulham's 2-2 draw against Liverpool resonated with some Reds players, such as Dutchman Cody Mathes Gakpo, who acknowledged the ability of the striker from the Dutch national team. Mexico.
In the recent match against the powerful Liverpool, Jimenez was a vital element in the draw for "The Cottagers," who are currently on a four-game unbeaten streak and have a promising future in the current Premier League tournament.
In Sunday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool, Jimenez provided a superb assist for his team's first goal, bringing his total to seven assists in the 19 games played this season. If he maintains this pace, he could mark a historic season in the prestigious British competition.
For this reason, after the game held at Craven Cottage, Dutch striker Cody Gakpo had no trouble mentioning all the Mexican's favorable qualities and how well-known he is in the Premier League, noting that he dominates several aspects of the game and that is why he is well-regarded in the English league, where he maintains a high level of play.
"He is very dangerous, I think he is very strong in the air, also when he plays the He can hold the ball up well for the team, with switches of play, and he's very good in front of goal… I think everyone in the league knows what a great striker he is, and he proves it time and time again,” the Dutch-born striker said in an interview with Gakpo for TNT. The “Mexican Wolf,” as he is known after his time at Wolverhampton, has shown great resilience after that serious injury that almost cost him his life in the 2020 season when, in a head collision with Arsenal's Brazilian David Luiz, he had to undergo emergency surgery to save his life. His return was very complicated; he missed his best form at the 2022 Qatar World Cup and then almost started from scratch with Fulham, where he gradually gained respect and recognition, as in the previous season, where he scored 12 goals. Despite everything, Jimenez has maintained his starting position 16 times, 12 of them consecutively, in the 19 matches played by Fulham,who have 28 points and are currently in eleventh place, three points behind their opponent this Wednesday, January 7th, Chelsea, who have 31 points in fifth place and a European qualification spot.

