The Anderlecht winger will miss El Tri’s matches against Japan and South Korea in the upcoming FIFA international window

Discomfort after playing 73 minutes vs Union Saint-GilloiseWill not travel with Javier Aguirre’s squadNo replacement called up despite his absenceFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?

Mexico’s national team has confirmed that César Huerta will be unavailable for the upcoming international fixtures under Javier Aguirre after suffering a muscle strain.

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The Anderlecht forward experienced discomfort following his 73-minute appearance against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian league. Consequently, he will not travel to the United States, and the coaching staff has decided not to summon an alternate player to take his place. 

Huerta’s absence represents a notable adjustment for Aguirre, who had planned to use the winger in Mexico’s two key friendlies during the September FIFA window. 

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The national team will face Japan on Saturday in Oakland, California, and South Korea on Sept. 9 in Nashville, Tennessee.