Juan Carlos Osorio is clearly pleased with the form of Javier Hernandez, but had already told David Moyes this would happen.
Mexico’s head coach Juan Carlos Osorioa
Mexico national team boss Juan Carlos Osorio has been singing the praises of West Ham United striker Javier Hernandez.
The El Tri boss has previously voiced his concerns over Hernandez’s sharpness for the World Cup in Russia this summer after Chicharito struggled to make it into the first-team picture at West Ham under David Moyes.
Speaking to ESPN Mexico he has made it clear he is happy with the West Ham striker’s recent form, and how he had told West Ham coach Stuart Pearce and manager David Moyes to throw him into action:
“We’re happy about Javier [Hernandez],
“From when I visited West Ham and spoke to Stuart [Pearce] and Mr. [David] Moyes I always said that with good service Javier would be a good finisher for them.
David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United (L) and Stuart Pearce, assistant manager (R)
“It doesn’t surprise me that he’s scoring goals now they are using him well and Javier has every chance [of going to the World Cup].”
When Moyes took over at West Ham he was clearly not fond of Hernandez and left him out of the side on numerous occasions. Yet recently the Mexican striker has been reinstated and, with the right service around him, he has been providing the goods – scoring three goals in his last five games.
Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United celebrates with teammate Javier Hernandez
Osorio will hope he continues to get the minutes at West Ham, as he will be the main goal threat for Mexico in Russia this summer.
West Ham will not mind either, as they steadily manoeuvre themselves further away from the Premier League relegation battle.
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