Hernandez (calf) has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the proximal region of his left soleus after being forced off during Saturday's La Liga clash against Barcelona, with his return to team training dependent on his recovery progress, according to the club.
Analysis:Hernandez faces an uncertain spell on the sidelines after sustaining a left calf injury during Saturday's encounter against Barcelona. The Colombian striker played 64 minutes before being substituted due to discomfort and subsequently missed Monday's training session. Medical examinations confirmed damage to the proximal portion of his left soleus muscle, although Betis have not provided a specific recovery timeline. Hernandez has been sharing playing time with Troy Parrott in the central attacking role this season, with the Colombian generally preferred in La Liga. He recently scored after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 Champions League victory over Porto, underlining his importance to the attacking rotation. Parrott now appears the leading candidate to take over starting duties during Hernandez's absence, while the latter's availability for upcoming fixtures will depend on the severity of the injury and his rehabilitation progress.
