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Wolves boss Lopetegui counting on Raul for Gillingham Cup clash

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui says Raul Jimenez could face Gillingham in tomorrow's Carabao Cup tie.

Wolves are without injured duo Jonny Castro Otto and Boubacar Traore, but Raul Jimenez may feature after appearing off the bench three times for Mexico in Qatar upon his return from injury.

"He's working very hard, like the rest of the squad. He's trying to improve his feet and his body to feel better to help more," said Lopetegui.

"He feels better but not perfect. We are going to try to get him to feel better and be in the best way. Now, he's trying to put his body in the best way and be fit for us."

Lopetegui will be taking no chances against a Gills side who sit rock-bottom of the Football League, but who saw off Wolves' Premier League rivals Brentford on penalties in the previous round.

"I know that they have eliminated Brentford and I feel they are going to be a very dangerous team," added Lopetegui.

"In the cup, all things can happen because it's only one match. We have to be ready, we are alert and we know the way they play usually and we have to be ready for tomorrow."

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