Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui admits Raul Jimenez has to work harder to earn his place in the team.

The Mexican forward has not been at his best for the Premier League outfit this season.

Having miss several months with injuries, Jimenez does not have a single Premier League goal to his name.

“Raul is trying to fight to recover his space," Lopetegui stated.

“This has to be the aim for any player – the commitment to fight for every day here to try to find a space. He is trying to do that for sure.

“He knows what we want from him and the rest of the forwards – now he is trying to do it.

“But after it is our choice. We try to choose Each line-up and squad list with the best players we think are most ready to provide good answers for us in the match.

“That's why their daily work here is so important."