Christian Dailly Hammers News

Hernandez eyes victory over City in Iceland

|
Image for Hernandez eyes victory over City in Iceland

Javier Hernandez hopes West Ham can round off pre-season with a victory over Premier League rivals Manchester City following his debut for the club earlier this week.

The Mexico international came off the bench with 20 minutes to go during the 3-3 draw with German side Altona 93, and impressed with his quick movement and sharp footwork. Hernandez almost opened is account in Claret and Blue only moments after coming on, but was denied by a last ditch tackle from the Altona central defender.

After the victory, Hernandez said he was pleased to made his first appearance for club.

“It was the same for me! I was very happy to be back into a football pitch. I am now with my new team and we had a good game against a good team. We drew 3-3 and I played for 20 minutes, I feel very good and hopefully I can get better with each game.” Hernandez said speaking on whufc.com, before adding when asked about his ‘nearly’ goal: “It was very close! It was a good tackle. When I took out the ‘keeper, I tried to be safe because I felt I was too far from the goal, but I thought it was a great effort from the defender to take out the ball.”

Slaven Bilic’s side end their pre-season tour of Europe this Friday as they face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in Reykjavik, Iceland, and the former Manchester United hitman hopes his side can round off their European tour with a victory.

“I played against his Barcelona team for Man United in the Champions League final in 2011 in London as well and we lost, so I know he is one of the best managers in the world over the past ten or 15 years. He has been unbelievable in each team he has managed, putting his style of play into Bayern Munich and now into Manchester City.

“It’s going to be a tough match for us, but hopefully we can get the win.”

Share this article