Due to the sensitive death of his mother, the Mexican midfielder had to travel to Mexico
the Mexican Héctor Herrera will not take part in the Madrid Derby, Between Atlético and Real, due to the death of his mother by COVID 19. Days earlier it was reported that the Mexican was absent due to “personal problems.”
Héctor Herrera’s mother, María Candelaria López, was key in the career of the Mexican midfielder, working in different activities to help her son on his way to professional football, in addition to being a recognized character in his community.
In Spain, it was reported that the midfielder stopped training and would not be present in the match against the meringue group, important in the aspirations of both teams heading for the title in Spain.
Hector Herrera has had trouble being regular in Diego Simeone’s 11th start with the Athletic Madrid in the current campaign, due to injuries and a contagion for COVID 19 they moved him away from the activity. Now, the Spanish press also reports that the player traveled with his family, due to the death of his mother.
In the current tournament the Mexican has barely participated in eight engagements with the Athletic of Madrid, Although still being considered by the Mexican National Team, who will play a couple of friendlies in the coming days.
Cholo Simeone himself has mentioned that he counts and “needs” the Mexican to be in good condition, to offer more options to the attack. Héctor Herrera, in the previous tournament, became one of the most important players of the mattress team.
the Atlético de Madrid is the leader in Spain and a victory against him Real Madrid, Would increase your lead at the top.