MLS
Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC
According to reports, Lozano has finally accepted that he is not in the club’s plans after the front office confirmed this months ago. For weeks, he has been training on his own during hours his teammates were not practicing so as to not create any unnecessary drama. Now the player and his agent will look for a move, whether that’s a move to Europe or back to Mexico is yet to be seen.
Hector Herrera – Houston Dynamo
During a heated rivalry, Herrera and co lost
out by one goal over the weekend where the Mexican international played 87 minutes.
Eredivisie
Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar
Once again the youngster remains at home as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained weeks ago. There has been no update on his condition so it is not known how serious the injury is. It’s also unknown if he will return after the international break.
Stephano Carrillo – 2nd Division – FC Dordrecht
While the youngster was enjoying a string of success with multiple starts, the youngster has returned to the bench. This past weekend he only played 21 minutes.
Premier League
Raul Jimenez – Fulham FC
The striker only played eight minutes over the weekend but he took advantage of his time. Fulham was awarded a penalty in the final minutes and Jimenez stepped up to take it. The Mexican international scored from the spot and became the player in the Premier League with the most penalties converted at 14/14.
LaLiga
Alvaro Fidalgo – Real Betis
The Mexican-Spaniard did not see any minutes over the weekend. This was surprising because it’s been evident how he has made an impact on the field but this time he was not given any minutes.
Obed Vargas – Atlético de Madrid
Once again the youngster remained on the bench in the Madrid Derby. There’s a possibility he might get the chance to play in the Champions League, after the international break, due to injuries and suspensions.
Super League Greece 1
Orbelin Pineda – AEK Athens
Played 86 minutes in an important 3-0 victory.
Jorge Sanchez – PAOK
Since his arrival in Greece, Sanchez has become a starter. Usually he plays as a right-back but this past weekend he played as a centre-back where has played before.
Serie A
Johan Vasquez – Genoa
While the team lost over the weekend, the centre-back played 86 minutes and wore the captain armband.
Santiago Gimenez – AC Milan
The youngster made his return to the football field after months away due to ankle surgery. He was subbed in during the last minutes of the game where he saw 13 minutes of action. Now it’s about regaining his rhythm before the World Cup.
Russian Premier League
Luis Chavez – Dynamo Moscow
After months away from the field after an ACL injury, Chavez made his way back to the gameday roster. The player did not see any action in the loss over the weekend but hopefully he will start making his way back onto the field.
Cesar Montes – Lokomotiv Moscow
The defender was out for weeks due to injury but he made his way back this past weekend. Upon his return he scored a goal early into the game and the club went on to win 5-1.
Super Liga
Rodrigo Huescas – FC Copenhagen – Still recovering from injury.
Cypriot First Division
Guillermo Ochoa – AEL Limassol
The goalkeeper was not called-up over the weekend. No statement was given by the head coach for the omission.
Scottish Premiership
Julian Araujo – Celtic FC
The Mexican defender has made a name for himself during his loan spell in Scotland. Unfortunately, the injury bug followed him and as a result the youngster made his way back to Bournemouth to continue his rehabilitation. He was fighting for a spot in the World Cup but this injury might cut that fight short.
Aldahir Valenzuela – Dundee FC vs. Hearts
Was not called-up to this past weekend’s game as the youngster is still adapting to playing in a new country and new system.
Saudi Pro League
Julian Quiñones – Al Qadsiah FC – Did not play this weekend.
Belgian Pro League
Cesar Huerta – Anderlecht – Still recovering from injury.
Heriberto Jurado – Cercle Brugge vs. Anderlecht
The player did not see any action in the team’s win over Anderlecht. It is surprising that he has not been given minutes seeing as when he has played he makes an immediate impact on the field.
Süper Lig
Edson Alvarez – Fenerbahçe – Still revering from surgery.
With so many Mexicans playing abroad there may have been some news missed. If you feel that is the case, reach out and let us know. See you next week!
