Slow outlook for Cucho Hernández: he could miss the rest of the season in England

On Friday, April 22, a member of the medical staff of Watford FC released discouraging news for Colombian footballer Juan Camilo Cucho Hernández.

Just two days ago, the central striker Pereirano had just celebrated his 23rd birthday in British territory, pending a medical report confirming his state of health.

The Colombian youth player, with a past in America from Cali, retired in pain on April 9 in the match in which the Hornets were defeated at home 0-3 against Leeds United. At the 39th minute of this game, the risaraldena felt physical discomfort in his right thigh and was unable to continue on his own for the rest of the game.

Since that day, the prognosis for the return to the courts of Cucho was quite reserved, considering that he also suffered a hamstring injury.

In context: 'Cucho' Hernandez was injured and set off alarms in Watford, club on the verge of relegation

Well, in recent days Watford coach Roy Hodgson referred to Hernandez's state of health and argued that his return to competition would require “considerable recovery time.”

While Hodgson did not give details of his possible return, the picture seems to be daunting in view of the fact that the team's doctor, who struggles not to descend to the English Championship, sees no more shooting in the remaining six league matches.

The English sports portal Football Insider contacted Watford doctor Ben Dinnery, who writes reports for the Premier Injuries website and in his analysis, the health professional predicted a delayed return of Juan Camilo to the football fields. These were Dinnery's words about it:

In total, Juan Camilo has played 22 Premier League matches, two for the League Cup (Carabao Cup) and one for FA Cup so far in the 2021/22 season in England, however, his withdrawal came at the time when the club needs him most to try to save himself from relegation, given that the Hornets occupy the penultimate place in the first division competition with seven points difference from the quota that would allow them to remain in Premier this year.

The accumulation of minutes and the pressure of so many games in a row could have caused Cucho's annoyance in his last game. Now, his teammates will face six vital encounters in the struggle for permanence from April 23 to May 22.

With Manchester City, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leicester City and Chelsea, the Colombian ariete team will play their category in the A as they advance the standings in England:

Another of Watford's dismay has to do with the fact that the coffee player would be considering leaving the team, despite the fact that he has a signed contract with the English team until June 2024. Five goals and two assists are his cover letter in the current English Premier League campaign, with a shoot of 1,121 minutes played.

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