Rubio, who additionally had spells as assistant supervisor at Crystal Palace and West Ham, felt Jimenez totally deserved such a second after what he has been via.
“After his head harm it took a little bit of time to get again into the profession,” stated Rubio.
“There weren’t simply medical considerations, but additionally would he be the identical killer in entrance of purpose? His software is large, he’s a beautiful man, his household are lovely and really supportive and that has helped him.
“He’s a really household particular person. He’s an enormous participant however by no means acts like one and he’s very humble and I am delighted for him.
“It was life-threatening harm and I felt scared for him. At that second he was doing so nicely, he was on the high of his profession and it was very tough.”
However Jimenez’s dedication has led to him scoring 68 Premier League objectives in 233 appearances. Even now, he nonetheless must put on a strengthened headband to guard himself from additional harm.
“Having recognized him I may see why he has been in a position to get again on to the pitch [after the injury] and get again into his kind,” added Rubio. “He’s a fighter. I labored with him in his final yr at Wolves. There have been doubts, even with himself, that he was going to get again into it and that final yr at Wolves was a difficult yr for him.
“However there have been no doubts for me personally, I at all times knew he would get again into it. I’ve labored with many high professionals and you’ll see he has the resilience and has a beautiful household supporting him.
“Everybody there [at Wolves] liked him, the entire membership wished him to do nicely and the entire membership was invested for him to get again so it was very emotional, not solely due to his profession, but additionally as a result of he’s such a loving character.
“He was so invested within the membership, the town and his household felt prefer it was residence, that is why I really feel they are going to be delighted to be going again there.”
However, earlier than Jimenez might be again within the West Midlands, he has additional probabilities to attain extra World Cup objectives in his residence nation, with Mexico already in a robust place to advance into the knockout rounds.
