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MLS All-Star injury absences include Chicharito & Vela

The LA forwards are among the many high-profile names ruled out of the match against Liga MX's best

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez and Carlos Vela are among the high-profile players MLS has ruled out of Wednesday's All-Star clash with Liga MX.

LA Galaxy's Hernandez is dealing with a calf injury, while LAFC's Vela is out with a quad problem.

They had been chosen to lead the 28-man MLS roster into the exhibition but the league must now lean on other stars to carry the torch.

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What has been said?

"Carlos' quad has bothered him throughout this season," said MLS head coach Bob Bradley to reporters on Monday.