Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Javier Hernandez to take the Premier League by storm next season and play a central role in Manchester United’s bid to reclaim top spot.
The Mexican striker cut a subdued figure last season and only managed 12 goals in all competitions as United finished runners-up to Manchester City.
But after giving him an extended summer break, Ferguson has warned United’s rivals that they are set to reap the benefits with Hernandez raring to go.
"I think this season we'll see a better Chicharito," Ferguson told Inside United.
"For the last four or five years he's played all through the summer. This year, with the co-operation of Mexico, he's had a proper rest. And that started right back in May when I decided not to take him to Belfast for the Harry Gregg testimonial.
"We wanted to give him as much rest as possible. He had a couple of weeks off and then joined the Mexico side for a couple of qualifying games before getting another few weeks' rest.
"That was important for him and I'm sure he'll reap the benefits. We've already seen the fruits of that in the early training sessions and I think he'll have a top season.
"He's such a good professional and such a fantastic personality. He just loves life and loves playing football. Every training session he buzzes around the place with a big smile."
The Mexican striker cut a subdued figure last season and only managed 12 goals in all competitions as United finished runners-up to Manchester City.
But after giving him an extended summer break, Ferguson has warned United’s rivals that they are set to reap the benefits with Hernandez raring to go.
"I think this season we'll see a better Chicharito," Ferguson told Inside United.
"For the last four or five years he's played all through the summer. This year, with the co-operation of Mexico, he's had a proper rest. And that started right back in May when I decided not to take him to Belfast for the Harry Gregg testimonial.
"We wanted to give him as much rest as possible. He had a couple of weeks off and then joined the Mexico side for a couple of qualifying games before getting another few weeks' rest.
"That was important for him and I'm sure he'll reap the benefits. We've already seen the fruits of that in the early training sessions and I think he'll have a top season.
"He's such a good professional and such a fantastic personality. He just loves life and loves playing football. Every training session he buzzes around the place with a big smile."
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