Chicharito Hernandez Close to Return Says LA Galaxy’s Head Coach

Javier Hernandez with West Ham United in August 2019
Javier Hernandez with West Ham United in August 2019. Photo by Michael Zemanek/BPI/Shutterstock (10361046ad)

The injuries have kept Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez from the field for almost two months, but it appears that the Mexican star could finally return to action.

Since joining Galaxy in a blockbuster move in January, Hernandez struggled with a calf injury and managed to play only three games for the club while scoring one goal. But, according to the team’s head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, the 32-year-old player could soon start making an impact in MLS.

“Today I’ve been talking with him and with the doctor,” Schelotto told reporters on Monday. “He was training in the gym and on the pitch and training well, he’s growing every day. I think this week, he will take some big risks to take some steps forward. I think he won’t be ready for Portland, I don’t know with LAFC, but I think we are very close to have him [in our lineup].”

Galaxy is scheduled to play Portland Timbers on Wednesday, while they meet with LAFC in El Traffico on Sunday.

Chicharito Hernandez joined Galaxy after an unsuccessful stint with La Liga side Sevilla which saw him make the only score once in nine appearances with the club. Hernandez inked a three-year Designated Player deal that made him one of the highest-paid MLS players.

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