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Chicharito wants to take Galaxy back to familiar spot in final year of contract

LOS ANGELES — The Galaxy have seen two sides to Javier Hernández in his two seasons in MLS. The first Chicharito, the 2020 version, was often bitter and angry. Burdened by personal issues off the field and injuries on it, he played fewer than 800 minutes and scored only two goals. The second Chicharito, the 2021 version, was philosophical, funny and highly productive, scoring 10 times in his ...
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half against the Inter Miami FC at DRV PNK Stadium on April 18, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

LOS ANGELES — The Galaxy have seen two sides to Javier Hernández in his two seasons in MLS.

The first Chicharito, the 2020 version, was often bitter and angry. Burdened by personal issues off the field and injuries on it, he played fewer than 800 minutes and scored only two goals.

The second Chicharito, the 2021 version, was philosophical, funny and highly productive, scoring 10 times in his first 10 games. But he sat out the next 12 because of a calf injury, probably costing him a scoring title and his team a playoff berth.

The third Chicharito, who

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