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Frank Lampard believes Wolves may be 'galvanised' after Raul Jimenez's horror head injury - and reflects on Chelsea squad's concern for Petr Cech after similar injury in 2006

Raul Jimenez's injury could have a galvanising effect on Wolves, according to Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.

Striker Jimenez is recovering from surgery on a fractured skull suffered in a sickening aerial clash with Arsenal’s David Luiz in late November.

Lampard was part of the Chelsea team on the day goalkeeper Petr Cech suffered a similar injury to the Wolves striker against Reading in 2006.

Frank Lampard believes Wolves may be galvanised after Raul Jimenez's sickening head injury

Cech had surgery on a depressed fractured skull after being hit on the head by Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt’s knee and was sidelined for three months.