Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui admits he made a mistake not giving Raul Jimenez a farewell substitute's appearance in their 2-2 draw with Everton.

Raul was furious after being left on the bench for their final home game of the season. The Mexican will leave when his contract expires next month.

Lopetegui said: “He has not been in his best fitness. We put him on in Manchester. Today, with this kind of match, I tried to choose and maybe I can do better as a coach and put him on the pitch for the last ten minutes.

“But it is not a gift for him. He has been a very important player here and I hope he continues to be. But I don't know what is going to happen with him and other players."

When if Jimenez was unhappy at his snub, Lopetegui added: “Sure, that is normal. Maybe he is not happy but I always try to be honest with players.

“Sometimes you can't make all the things perfect as a coach. You have to fight to win, you have to respect the competition and show the other teams you want to win because maybe you could be in the same position another year.

“You have to be professional (as a coach) and, after, you have to take an emotional decision. So, maybe with this situation, maybe I can do a little bit better as a coach. I am critical of myself."