Mexico head to theGold Cup 2021 as favorites to claim a back-to-back title as Gerardo Martino submitted a powerful list of players to seek thetrophy. However, Chicharito Hernandez won’t be part of El Tri‘s squad to fight for thechampionship.
The Los Angeles Galaxy superstar has been a complete standout atthe beginning of the 2021 MLS Regular Season, scoring an impressive number of goals in the first weeks and proving to still bea dependable striker at33 years of age.
Unfortunately for him, Chicharito’s form hasn’t been enough to catch Martino’s attention and he wasn’t considered for the Mexican national team that will face the upcoming 2021 Gold Cup. Here, find out the reasons.
Chicharito Hernandezwon’t take part inthe 2021 Gold Cup with Mexico
It’s been a while since the former Manchester United player has worn the national team colors. Despite being one of the side’s faces since his fantastic rise to stardom, Chicharito suddenly lost his spot and has missed international soccer for a long time.
Chicharito has been left out of the Mexico national team since his involvement in a controversial episode in 2019. Duringan international window, Chicharito and other playersapparentlywent outpartyingand the coaching staff didn’t like that behavior at all.
AlthoughMartinodenied thatwasthe reason for not callingup Chicharito, truth is that he hasn’t selected the LA Galaxy player since then. However, the former Barcelona coach has been struggling to find a reliable No. 9 from then on.
Martino ended up selectingArgentina-born Rogelio Funes Mori, who has recently obtainedMexican citizenship andFIFA’s approval to switch national teams. Will he regret not calling up Chicharito for the 2021 Gold Cup?
SURVEY Did Chicharito deserve to be called up to Mexico's national team for the 2021 Gold Cup?
Did Chicharito deserve to be called up to Mexico's national team for the 2021 Gold Cup?
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