PREMIER LEAGUE
Why is Raúl Jiménez not playing for Fulham this weekend? How many Premier League games will he miss?
The Mexican striker was sent off after just 22 minutes against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Raúl Jiménez was sent off in the first half of Fulham’s Premier League match against Newcastle United on Saturday.
The Mexican striker received his marching orders after just 22 minutes at St James’ Park.
With the scoreline at 0-0, Jiménez was given a straight red card after flying into a challenge with Newcastle player Sean Longstaff, who remained on the ground for some time after the knock.
The experienced striker jumped into the air and collided with the midfielder in the face, before being dismissed after the VAR review was upgraded.
Jiménez this season
Before the Newcastle game, the Mexico international had scored four goals in 15 Premier League appearances for the Craven Cottage outfit this season.
Fulham had won three of their last four matches ahead of Saturday’s fixture, including consecutive 5-0 wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham.
How many games will Jiménez miss?
Jiménez, 32, missed Fulham’s penalty-shootout win over Everton in the EFL Cup in midweek, and will also miss their next two Premier League games against Burnley (December 23) and Bournemouth (December 26).