This Wednesday June 21, LA Galaxy released unfortunate news. And it is that the American group reported that Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, which is why he will miss the remainder of the season Major League Soccer from United States.
As recalled, the experienced 35-year-old Mexican striker was injured on June 7 in a match for the MLS Lamar Hunt Cup quarterfinals against Real Salt Lake City.
After the medical examinations carried out by the club, it was determined that ‘Chicharito’ had a torn cruciate ligament in his knee, which is classified as one of the toughest injuries for any athlete. Depending on the degree of the injury, the estimated recovery time ranges from six to nine months.
Hernández scored 18 goals last season, his best mark since joining the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2020. However, this season, he has suffered several injuries, registering just one goal in nine games played.
It is necessary to mention that Javier Hernández spent four years in the First Division of Mexico with the ‘Sacred Flock’ before emigrating to Manchester United in England. He then had stages with Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham United and Sevilla before reaching MLS.
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