<p>Javier Hernandez getting back among the goals at Manchester United after a bit-part role this season would come as a welcome relief to Mexico coach Miguel Herrera ahead of the World Cup, after finding firepower a big problem in qualifying.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Nicknamed 'Chicharito', or little pea, fans of the 25-year-old have seen less of his big grin this season after he was restricted to mainly substitute appearances for United under David Moyes.<br /><br />Yet his importance to Mexico has been underlined by assurances from Herrera. While his form is less impressive than the 20, 12 and 18 goals scored in a more fruitful first three seasons under Alex Ferguson, a handful of goals for United since the turn of the year despite restricted appearances does bode some good for Mexico.<br /><br />Despite his age, Hernandez is his country's joint third highest scorer after Jared Borgetti (46) and Cuauhtemoc Blanco (39) with 35 goals. His movement inside the box will make him a threat in Brazil. Hernandez – whose grandfather, Tomas Balcazar, and father, Javier, nicknamed 'Chicharo' (pea) because of his green eyes, both played for Mexico – has form at big tournaments.<br /><br />He scored twice for Mexico at the 2010 World Cup and in 2011 ended top scorer in their victorious CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with seven goals. A clear talent held up in a queue for a starting berth at United behind Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Robin van Persie, Mexico coach Herrera has questioned why United do not let Hernandez move on.<br /><br />However, with Moyes departing he could get more starts if he stays. If not a good showing in Brazil could persuade other suitors to move for him after the finals are over. <br /></p>
<p>Javier Hernandez getting back among the goals at Manchester United after a bit-part role this season would come as a welcome relief to Mexico coach Miguel Herrera ahead of the World Cup, after finding firepower a big problem in qualifying.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Nicknamed 'Chicharito', or little pea, fans of the 25-year-old have seen less of his big grin this season after he was restricted to mainly substitute appearances for United under David Moyes.<br /><br />Yet his importance to Mexico has been underlined by assurances from Herrera. While his form is less impressive than the 20, 12 and 18 goals scored in a more fruitful first three seasons under Alex Ferguson, a handful of goals for United since the turn of the year despite restricted appearances does bode some good for Mexico.<br /><br />Despite his age, Hernandez is his country's joint third highest scorer after Jared Borgetti (46) and Cuauhtemoc Blanco (39) with 35 goals. His movement inside the box will make him a threat in Brazil. Hernandez – whose grandfather, Tomas Balcazar, and father, Javier, nicknamed 'Chicharo' (pea) because of his green eyes, both played for Mexico – has form at big tournaments.<br /><br />He scored twice for Mexico at the 2010 World Cup and in 2011 ended top scorer in their victorious CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with seven goals. A clear talent held up in a queue for a starting berth at United behind Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Robin van Persie, Mexico coach Herrera has questioned why United do not let Hernandez move on.<br /><br />However, with Moyes departing he could get more starts if he stays. If not a good showing in Brazil could persuade other suitors to move for him after the finals are over. <br /></p>