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Chicharito Injured as Real Salt Lake Knocks Out LA Galaxy in U.S. Open Cup

SANDY, UT- JUNE 7 : Javier Hernandez #14 of the Los Angeles Galaxy reacts while being loaded onto a stretcher after injuring his kneeduring the first half of the quarterfinals of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup against Real Salt Lake at America First Field June 07 , 2023 in Sandy, Utah.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Overview

  • LA Galaxy striker Chicharito was stretchered off with a knee injury in the 23rd minute of Wednesday's match.
  • Real Salt Lake defeated the LA Galaxy 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.
  • The severity of Chicharito's injury is unknown but would be a major blow to the last-place Galaxy if long-term.
  • In Chicharito's absence, the Galaxy will turn to Serbian striker Dejan Joveljic.
  • The Galaxy's hopes of turning their season around took a hit with the loss to Real Salt Lake.