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In June Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández underwent ACL reconstructive surgery after an injury to his right knee left him sidelined for the rest of the 2023 MLS season.
LA Galaxy have suffered a number of major injuries this season, with Martín Cáceres and Gastón Brugman also out for the foreseeable. But despite picking up a serious injury Chicharito is determined to resume his career with the Galaxy.
The #LAGalaxy announced today that forward @CH14_ sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.Wishing our captain a speedy recovery. 🙏 📰: https://t.co/SUAxaDtP5r pic.twitter.com/kmsQxYA1uV
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) June 9, 2023
At 35 years of age the Mexican national team’s record scorer has no plans to hang up his boots just yet.
Chicharito wants to stay with LA Galaxy
Hernandez may be unavailable for selection but, as captain, he remains a key part of the team. Speaking to reporters recently the former Real Madrid man said that he has no plans to retire and hopes to continue with the Galaxy.
“I don’t know when I’m going to retire yet,” Chicharito said. “It could be at the end of this season or in two, three or five more years.”
“It is a decision that I will have to analyse very carefully. If my body continues to respond well, if I still have passion, desire and joy to play, I will continue”.
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Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez picked up the injury in an Open Cup clash with Real Salt Lake
For Hernandez, staying with LA Galaxy is a top priority. He has scored 39 goals in 82 appearances for the MLS club and, even in his mid-30s, he remains one of the most natural finishers in the league.
“My wish is to finish my career in Los Angeles,” Chicharito explained. “If not, we’ll see where, but it depends on many factors.”
Will Chicharito get a new contract with LA Galaxy?
The Mexican’s future is complicated by the fact that his contract with the Galaxy ends on 31 December, leaving the club with a major decision to make. Head coach Greg Vanney said that the club will consider many factors when deciding on Chicharito’s future but much of it will depend on his physical state.
