Goodbye World Cup for Jimenez, Martino makes decision on calling up Chicharito

Raul Jimenez injured, will be inactive for two months and Gerardo Martino makes a decision on calling up Javier Hernandez.

Raul Jimenez injured, will be inactive for two months and Gerardo Martino makes a decision on calling up Javier Hernandez.
Raul Jimenez injured, will be inactive for two months and Gerardo Martino makes a decision on calling up Javier Hernandez.
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Terrible news for the Mexican national team. Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez has been injured with Wolves after suffering a knee and abductor injury in the friendly against Besiktas. Thus, it is reported that the player could be out for at least 8 weeks.

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Given this news that alarms Gerardo Martino and his coaching staff, taking into account the proximity of the next World Cup, the coach is already considering opening the doors to Javier Chicharito Hernandez to appear on the scene. Friendly matches are coming up in August and September, so Mexico already has to define its team.

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However, according to the information presented by TUDN, Chicharito's return is not completely approved and certain. The source mentions that the return of the LA Galaxy player depends on the approval of Yon de Luisa, president of the FMF, who does not want the player.


Who will be Jiménez's replacement in El Tri?


If the arrival of Javier Hernandez is completely ruled out, Henry Martin starts to be the most ideal profile to replace the Wolverhampton player. The America striker is someone Martino knows and was the fourth spot for that position, so his call-up would be the most logical



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