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A new edition of the Traffic Classic will be played this Saturday at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, when LAFC welcome LA Galaxy for a new round of the season 2021 of the MLS. The attraction of seeing a confrontation between Chicharito Hernández and Carlos Vela cannot be this time due to the injuries suffered by the Mexican forwards.
The injury to Javier Hernández’s twin was already known, who has not played since 27 June against San José Earthquakes. That night he billed a double to reach 10 goals in 10 matches in the season, plus one assist. In the following 10 games his club missed him to be able to fight for first place in the Western Conference.
Another who will not be present in the classic Los Angeles clash is Carlos Vela, who suffered a sensitive injury in the duel against the Vancouver Whitecaps of the last 21, that day was the headline and only played 16 minutes.
Coach Bod Bradley ruled him out for Saturday’s game at the press conference. “I will start with Carlos Vela. He is 100 percent out of this game. Our physios are working hard now and will know more next week about what the actual recovery time is, “said Bradley.
Also, he clarified who will handle your case with great care and without disturbing your recovery: “With a soft tissue injury you have to be smart and careful, so it’s out there. I feel so bad for him. He has not been able to train and play consistently. This year has been harder for him. ”
For this match, the Mexicans Jonathan dos Santos and Efraín Álvarez will be present.