Due to the sensitive death of his mother, the Mexican midfielder had to travel to Mexico
The Mexican Héctor Herrera will not participate in the Madrid Derby, between Atlético and Real, because of the death of his mother due to COVID 19. Days before the Mexican’s absence was reported due to “personal problems”.
Héctor Herrera’s mother, María Candelaria López, was instrumental in the Mexican midfielder’s career, working in various activities to help her son on his way to professional football, as well as being a recognized character in his community.
In Spain, it was reported that the midfielder had stopped training and would not attend the game against the merengue team, important in the aspirations of the two teams towards the title in Spain.
Héctor Herrera has had trouble being a regular in Diego Simeone’s 11 with the Atletico Madrid in the current campaign, because of injuries and a contamination of COVID-19 they took him away from the activity. Now the Spanish press is also reporting that the player traveled with his family due to the death of his mother.
In the current tournament, the Mexican has only participated in eight commitments with the Atlético de Madrid, although it is still being considered by the Mexican National Team, which will play a number of friendly games in the coming days.
Cholo Simeone himself has said that he counts and “needs” the Mexican to be in good shape, to give him more options to attack. Héctor Herrera became one of the most relevant players on the mattress team in the previous tournament.
The Atlético de Madrid is the leader in Spain and a victory over him Real Madrid, it would increase your lead at the top.