kps88
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That's pretty depressing tbf.He's our second highest goalscorer you gimps with much less playing time than Welbeck.
That's pretty depressing tbf.He's our second highest goalscorer you gimps with much less playing time than Welbeck.
We just sold one in January.Safe to say I don't agree with that. Signing a striker that's a bit more of an aerial threat wouldn't be a bad thing though. I just don't see it being an established star. We'll sign a young player.
nah he's been useful in other games. thing is, as ive said all season, is that we haven't seen it consistently enough that makes it convincing. from what i've seen he's yet to put all these things together.For all the talk of Berba not fitting into our 'new way of playing' - how the hell does Hernandez fit in?
He has improved his all round play this season, but in matches where he has started, it still felt like we were playing 10 vs 11 a lot of the time. He just doesn't possess the skill to contribute to a fluid passing game.
He has great instincts, and has the ability to find space for himself in crucial areas - but is it enough?
I don't think it's a case of defenders figuring out how to defend against him. He scored what 12 goals this season, with a bit more luck, and better finishing he could easily have scored 17-18 goals.Now that defenders have figured better how to defend against him and have generally gotten used to him, he will hopefully develop his game more (strengthen his previous qualities and diversify his game)
His career for United will be from the bench when we're chasing games. The strengths he has will be perfect for that.For all the talk of Berba not fitting into our 'new way of playing' - how the hell does Hernandez fit in?
He has improved his all round play this season, but in matches where he has started, it still felt like we were playing 10 vs 11 a lot of the time. He just doesn't possess the skill to contribute to a fluid passing game.
He has great instincts, and has the ability to find space for himself in crucial areas - but is it enough?
He was the same last season, but he scored a few more so it wasn't as big an issue - (20-12)He's been caught offside too many times, it's easy to defend against him at the moment
it's easy defending against a striker that's low on confidenceHe's been caught offside too many times, it's easy to defend against him at the moment
If United made it clear they were willing to accept offers of £20m for Hernandez he'd be gone in a few weeks.I think that Jav is a good player but he is the opposite of versatile. The team has to play for him because there is only one way that he can play. When we bought him it looked that you could either play him in over the top on the last shoulder of the defender or get him on the end of crosses from wing play.
It has transpired that he is not good enough at holding his line against Premiership defenders and the ball over the top results in offside 95% of the time. The problem with this is that it surrenders possession and the opposition get to move up the pitch from the restart.
That just leaves the balls into the box from wings. With his movement in the box he has to be one of the best about at playing this way. The problems start when our wingers are having a bad day, Jav is having a bad day or we are playing a team that are adept a dealing with those types of crosses. I feel that if any of these variables come into affect when Jav is in the team, then we become blunted overall.
It seems to me that he is best suited to being an impact sub, if you consider his temperament and attributes.
I said in newbies a good while back that if I were in charge at United then I would accept a 20m+ bid for the player, though I highly doubt that anyone would pay that for him anymore.
"Hernandez is feckin rubbish! I mean, all he does is score goals! Literally.. He just scores goals..."This thread always makes me laugh, ridiculous opinions. Hernandez an average player?
If United made it clear they were willing to sell Hernandez at all JHC would be gone in a few weeks.If United made it clear they were willing to accept offers of £20m for Hernandez he'd be gone in a few weeks.
Gone where?If United made it clear they were willing to sell Hernandez at all JHC would be gone in a few weeks.
Anyone in the top 4/6, the big Italian teams (who all loved Inzaghi), PSG...the guy scores goals most managers will pay £20m for a proven goalscorer. Florentino would also probably buy him for shirt sales in North America alone...Gone where?
Who do you think would pay 20m for Hernandez? I suppose that Liverpool would, anyone else?
Fair point.Anyone in the top 4/6, the big Italian teams (who all loved Inzaghi), PSG...the guy scores goals most managers will pay £20m for a proven goalscorer. Florentino would also probably buy him for shirt sales in North America alone...
I think he has, I said in the first few games he played this season that he looked shattered. I think Fergie's tried to rest him at times this season hoping he'd come back fresh but in reality he needs a long extended break.Has Hernandez lost pace? I rarely see him outpace defenders like he used to...
Hope so too - he looked lightning last season, but this season he doesn't seem as quick and explosive as last year. Hopefully, a couple of weeks off and a proper pre-season will help him improve his pace again as it is vital for his game.I think he has, I said in the first few games he played this season that he looked shattered. I think Fergie's tried to rest him at times this season hoping he'd come back fresh but in reality he needs a long extended break.
Luckily Fergie said the other day they'd come to some agreement with Mexico so hopefully he'll come back ready next season.
Ferguson found him to be quite the opposite. Best in games where our midfield was getting smothered and defences playing high up against us, he made them fear leaving space in behind and picked up on scraps when things got tight and only a few opportunities arose.He's still pretty young, and his instincts won't go away. As long as he maintains his speed over 5 yards, he'll be a constant threat.
I think he's being misused a lot - he really should just be used in situations where we're going to be on the front foot and creating chances - such as late in games. He's not a true 'United' type forward - he doesn't bring all that much to the team. I also think Rooney's starting to look frustrated when they play together seeing passes bounce off him or misplaced passes and so forth.
It's a big summer for Javier. By all accounts he's an amazingly dedicated professional, so I'm sure he'll use his rest well, and work on his game. I'd hate to sell him to be honest. He's one of the most likeable, marketable assets in our team.
I can't think of a single occasion this season where he successfully did that though. Clearly the opposition have sorted that tactic out, depressingly easily.Ferguson found him to be quite the opposite. Best in games where our midfield was getting smothered and defences playing high up against us, he made them fear leaving space in behind and picked up on scraps when things got tight and only a few opportunities arose.
This season he's had more time and space playing a fraction deeper and he's struggled to do anything with it.
EvraIt's good news. I don't think there's a player in the world that needs the rest and relaxation of a summer off as much as him.
I hope so. A summer off will do him the world of good.He will be better next season no worries.