Though the 2013-2014 campaign with defending Barclays Premier League champion Manchester United hasn’t been the most enjoyable season of his career, Mexico star Javier Hernandez is looking forward to rejoining El Tri for their March 5 friendly against Nigeria. The Super Eagles and Mexican National side will represent their respective nations at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the international friendly – which will be played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta – will serve as yet another opportunity for each team to evaluate the level of talent available to them some three months before the summer tournament.
Now that Chicharito knows he will in fact be part of Mexico’s contest against Nigeria, a large amount of focus will surely be place on the 25-year-old scorer. Speaking to reporters following a scrimmage, the former Liga MX superstar said that he feels very fortunate to be involved with El Tri because the team and first-year boss Miguel Herrera have consistently been there for him during his struggles in the Premier League. The international talent also noted that he’s looking forward to consistent playing time, since he believes Manchester United doesn’t take his skillset into account.
“He is the first coach to speak of it, of what I have done,” Hernandez said of Herrera. “More than anything whether I have the goals or the statistics or not, the truth is I try to leave my heart and soul in the match, I commit to deliver everything I have. I am truly grateful to him because he didn’t have to support me. He is the coach and we all have to give our souls to earn a spot on the team, but we can’t live in the past either.
“I'm very eager to play as my club don't take me much into account,” he continued. “I hope I have the opportunity to play for Mexico. When you are called up, you have to be thankful and if not called up, you have to keep working. I'm very happy and thankful with this call-up, like I was when I was called up for the first time.”
Hernandez is expected to start alongside Oribe Peralta at the forward position against Nigeria.
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