When will Chicharito Hernandez play his first game with Chivas in 2024?
After years of wait, Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has made a sensational return to Mexico and fans can't wait to see him in action for the first time this year. Here, let's take a look at when the striker could make his debut for Chivas Guadalajara in 2024.
Chivas fans haven’t felt this excited in a long time. After 14 years of wait,Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez decided to complete a highly anticipated return to Mexico. Needless to say, all fans in Guadalajara are already looking forward to seeing him in action.
At 35, the Mexican star went back to his boyhood club after enjoying successful stints in the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Major League Soccer. However, it looks like Liga MX fans will have to wait to see his debut this year.
While the 2024 Torneo Clausura is already underway, Chicharito is not expected to suit up for Chivas at least for a month. His first game could be on March 2, when the Rebaño Sagrado take on Cruz Azul on the road.
Why is Chicharito not playing for Chivas?
Chicharito Hernandez is still recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The Mexican picked up the injury on June 9, 2023, while playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy during a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup fixture against Real Salt Lake.
Javier Hernandez is presented to fans during the event to announce his return to Chivas after 13 years at Akron Stadium on January 27, 2024 in Zapopan, Mexico. Chicharito became one of the most popular and important Mexican players during the past decade. Javier Hernandez played in Europe for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, West Ham United and Sevilla.
The striker underwent surgery two weeks later, and has been on a lengthy recovery process since then. But the good news is that he’s in the final weeks of rehab, which is why Chicharito is expected to be cleared to play sooner rather than later. He won’t take any risks right now, so fans will need to be patient.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
