With the 2021 MLS All-Star game rapidly approaching, and subsequent marketing leaning heavy on the LA Galaxy forward, you'd be forgiven for thinking Chicharito was set to make his return from a calf injury suffered in June. I wouldn't hold my breath too long on that. Speaking to media ahead of Saturday’s match against Minnesota United, head coach Greg Vanney gave updates on Chicharito’s status, while keeping it close to the chest.
“Javier is in his return to play, so we’ll see as he continues to progress, how that progression works and his timeline will be dependent on that,” Vanney said.