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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson impressed by Javier Hernandez’s debut
Scot delighted with new signing’s performance…
29 Jul 2010 08:09:00
By Danny Hart
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised striker Javier Hernandez after he made his debut in the 5-2 win over the MLS All-Stars.
The 22-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Chivas Guadalajara earlier this summer for a fee believed to be around £10 million.
The Mexico international had an impressive World Cup for his country, scoring twice in four games, and Ferguson admitted earlier this week that his scouts ‘saved him millions’ by spotting him before the tournament.
Hernandez came off the bench to a rousing reception to make his Red Devils debut against the MLS All-Stars and scored his first goal for the club late on in the game.
"The one thing defenders worry about is players with speed, who get into the space behind them," Ferguson is quoted as saying by Press Association Sport.
"When you see his goal it is an indication of that speed. The timing of his run, coming towards the ball spinning, he is going to be a threat to defenders, no question."
Federico Macheda grabbed a brace in the match and Ferguson hailed the youngster, claiming he is the best finisher at the club when through on goal.
Ferguson said: "We always think about Macheda that going through on the goalkeeper he is probably the best we have.
"He is outstanding in those positions. You always feel very confident. When he went through I expected him to score. It was a well-taken goal."
Young midfielder Tom Cleverley was also among the goals, flicking the ball over a defender before slotting past the goalkeeper.
"The confidence to do what he did, then the composure, it was an outstanding goal," the United boss added.
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The 22-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Chivas Guadalajara earlier this summer for a fee believed to be around £10 million.
The Mexico international had an impressive World Cup for his country, scoring twice in four games, and Ferguson admitted earlier this week that his scouts ‘saved him millions’ by spotting him before the tournament.
Hernandez came off the bench to a rousing reception to make his Red Devils debut against the MLS All-Stars and scored his first goal for the club late on in the game.
"The one thing defenders worry about is players with speed, who get into the space behind them," Ferguson is quoted as saying by Press Association Sport.
"When you see his goal it is an indication of that speed. The timing of his run, coming towards the ball spinning, he is going to be a threat to defenders, no question."
Federico Macheda grabbed a brace in the match and Ferguson hailed the youngster, claiming he is the best finisher at the club when through on goal.
Ferguson said: "We always think about Macheda that going through on the goalkeeper he is probably the best we have.
"He is outstanding in those positions. You always feel very confident. When he went through I expected him to score. It was a well-taken goal."
Young midfielder Tom Cleverley was also among the goals, flicking the ball over a defender before slotting past the goalkeeper.
"The confidence to do what he did, then the composure, it was an outstanding goal," the United boss added.
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