Argentine Diego Coccatechnical director of the men’s national football team of Mexico, this Friday regretted the injury. Javier “Chicarito” HernandezForward “Los Angeles Galaxy”, and assured that once he recovers, he will consider him for future challenges.
“I found out about Chicharito’s injury. He is contemplated, like all Mexicans. Unfortunately, he got injured. I hug you tightly,” he explained the day before. Mexico will play Cameroon this Saturday. in a friendly match to be held in San Diego, USA.
Hernandez got hurt torn anterior cruciate ligament of right knee Last Wednesday in the US Open Cup game in which Galaxy were eliminated 3-2 in the quarterfinals against Real Salt Lake.
The injury occurred when the 35-year-old striker was treated for another illness for two months and fought for a return to the Mexican national team. in which he has not played a single match since 2019.
Regarding the game on Saturday, Kokka said that he respects Cameroon, which remained in the group stage at the last World Cup in Qatar 2022, for which thinks this is a good last rehearsal before facing the United States on June 15 in the Koncacafe Nations League semi-finals.
“I have a lot of respect for Cameroon. They come from playing in the World Cup and defeating Brazil.. It will be a very important test for us, it is a reason for pride and an opportunity to grow.”
Against the Africans, Cocchi will not have his all-star squad that will enter the League of Nations. Top 10 players to face Cameroon will result in loss of wages who will challenge the United States for the Gold Cup.
“The plan is the same as always, keep improving. Players who leave after the game, not because they are cut. I see great commitment and desire to keep growing“Added the 51-year-old strategist.
Kokka hoped that there would be a majority of Mexican fans at SnapDragon Stadium in San Diego on Saturday, as in 1-1 draw last April against USA in Arizona and last Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Guatemala in Mazatlán, Mexico.
“What we experienced in the last game against the United States was a very good atmosphere, similar to what we experienced in Mazatlán. Let’s hope people support us tomorrow in San Diego.“, He finished. (EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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