Javier “Chicharito” Hernández did not go out to play this Sunday in the match between LA Galaxy and the Sporting Kansas City due to a discomfort in the calves, which keeps the club coach and the Mexican team concerned
The Mexican forward had not missed any of the nine games he has played with his team , and presented an excellent performance in front of the goal .
However, in the last trainings he felt discomfort in his calves that did not dissipated , that was why the medical body decided not to risk it and put it under observation.
LINEUP CHANGE: Ethan Zubak replaces Chicharito in the # LAGalaxy lineup as a precautionary measure due to a calf issue. Victor Vazquez will serve as captain.
– LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 5, 2021
LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said that this Monday the player would undergo tests to determine the severity of the possible injury .
“We will take another look at the irritation you have there. It is related to the calf. We will see. It was bothering him during the week. Over the weekend he was feeling better “, said the strategist.
Chicharito does not play with the @ LAGalaxy 😱!
🤕 The Mexican @ CH 14 _ suffered a calf problem and as a precaution he will not play against @ SportingKC .
Do you think that this injury will make him lose his good moment in the #MLS 👀? pic.twitter.com/u6UlbYWUv9
– Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 5,
The coach also explained that they will make modifications to the Mexican’s training plan. “ We modify the work plan at the end of the week. We will know more tomorrow. We will review it, look at it more deeply and have a better sense of where we are. Hopefully it’s nothing, and hopefully we’ve spotted it first and can move on, but we won’t know anything until tomorrow. ”