The Mexican player César "Chino" Huerta, recently signed by RSC Anderlecht, will miss the upcoming Europa League matches due to UEFA restrictions. According to the regulations, clubs cannot register new players until the group stage concludes and the knockout rounds begin.
For this reason, Huerta will not even be on the bench for the next match against Viktoria Plzen or in the last group stage match against Hoffenheim. Anderlecht is currently in third place in the standings, ensuring at least their participation in the round of 32, where the Mexican player will finally be able to play minutes in the continental competition.
The next match in which Huerta will participate is against Mechelen, corresponding to matchday 23 of the Belgian League, scheduled for January 26. The Mexican had a standout debut in European football by scoring a goal in a Belgian league match, generating positive reactions from the club's followers.
Despite the fans' anticipation to see Huerta in action in the Europa League, unfortunately, they will have to wait until the next phase of the tournament. The Mexican player chose to join Anderlecht to compete in European competitions, leaving behind the opportunity to play for Osasuna.
In summary, the young Mexican prospect will have to wait to make his debut in European competition representing the Belgian club, meanwhile, the fans are eagerly awaiting him in the upcoming national league matches.