mexican football player Javier “Chicarito” Hernandez Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS, confirmed this Wednesday after their match against Real Salt Lake in the US Open Cup, which he has a knee injury.
“I want to thank all the people at Real Salt Lake City who helped me get off the field well and who took care of me afterwards. And also to all the people in the stadium. I heard you and thank you for the applause and for wishing me the best as I walked out.” said the Mexican striker in the video Instagram.
“I have a knee injury, but we will see how serious it is in the next few days. Let’s hope it’s not that serious. And thanks again to everyone who sends their good vibes and who helped me in this difficult moment. Thank you, he concluded.
Los Angeles Galaxy crashed this Wednesday in the quarter-finals of the US Open Cup against Real Salt Lake 3-2 in a match in which Chicharito retired from the race in the 27th minute due to a knee injury.
The striker suffered this injury alone and did not collide with any opposing player as he ran and his right knee was stuck in the grass.
As soon as you see yourself on the ground “Chicarito” quickly requested the entrance of medical assistance with obvious gestures of pain and was later carried out on a stretcher.
After the match, Galaxy coach Greg Vanni said that The Mexican will return to Los Angeles with the team to make relevant tests.
“I’m worried about him. In general, because I always worry when someone falls with a knee injury and is forced to leave the game. I always fear for everyone in such a situation (…). Hopefully nothing serious, but I’m worried.” said the technician at a press conference.
For his part, the Uruguayan Gaston Brugman admitted that in the locker room they “sad” for the team captain’s injury.
“The first thing really for us Chicharito is a fundamental value in a teamnot only on the field, but also in the dressing room,” he said.
“Let’s hope it’s nothing serious. (…). We know how important he is to the team,” he added.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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