Is Javier Hernandez Ready For His Chance?

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez 'Chicharito' (top) celebrates a goal past Valencia's goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez during their Champions League Group C soccer match at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, September 29, 2010. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)
When Manchester United travelled to Valencia without Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, there was always going to the opportunity for somebody to step up into their shoes. Well five minutes from time young Javier Hernandez took his chance with a well taken goal that will have done his hopes of breaking in to the United first team no harm.

Big things were expected from the 22-year-old Mexican forward after his arrival in England earlier this year and after a goal, all be it a fortuitous one, in the Community Shield victory over Chelsea, expectations only grew further.

While he hasnt been able to make an impact in Uniteds EPL squad, Hernandezs manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims the Mexican is well aware that he must be patient for his chance: Hes young he knows that.

Hes developing a lot in his game and getting some good strength work in the gymnasium. He still has some work to do on that aspect. You cant get away from the fact that hes a fantastic finisher and he showed that, when he takes his chances its like shelling peas, with either foot.

For those of you who dont Fergusons pea analogy, it comes from Hernandezs nickname as Chicharito. This translates into English as Little Pea, Hernandezs father who was also a professional football was known in Mexico as Pea because of his green eyes.

Chicharitos family tree aside, he does now have an excellent chance of breaking in to t! he Unite d first-team. He obviously has the ability to score goals, which is an invaluable quality, and now he has proven that he has enough about him to do it on the biggest stage, expect Hernandez to get his EPL chance sooner rather than later.

Wayne Rooneys ankle injury may also hasten Hernandezs Premier League involvement. While admittedly I havent seen that much of the youngster, from what I have seen, he has the makings of a player that could be a real asset for Ferguson. His goal against Valencia showed that he has the natural class to score goals, and I wouldnt bet against him scoring a fair few more in Rooneys absence.

What do you think? Is Chicharito ready for the Premier League?

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