Hernandez might have won the a record 19th Premier League title with Manchester United but tomorrow's Gold Cup final provides something completely out of the box for him
In football, we have rivalries that captivate attention. But the 2011 Gold Cup final will pit two teams that have massive history between themselves- and Javier Hernandez could be the determining factor tomorrow. Clashes between these two CONCACAF powerhouses have been eventful every time their take on the field for an undisputable battle. Mexico claim to be the best footballing nation in their region while the USA certainly gains pride and recognition whenever they beat the Mexicans.
But you see, this year’s final is a representation of much more factors than plain rivalry. We have a USA team that has been on the rise ever since their impressive outings in last summer's World Cup. We have a Mexico side brimming with splendid youth talent that is threatening to colonize the CONCACAF region. Yes, we are indeed relating it to Chicharito.
Indeed his father was a professional striker for Mexico but even till today, none of them would have predicted Hernandez to feature in a Champions League final. His danger was so evident that Sir Alex opted to keep 30 million man Berbatov on the bench for most of the season. The kid can score some real goals for heaven's sake and Fergie would have smiled to himself at that particular moment when Chicha scored a weird goal in the Community Shield match against Chelsea last year. Goals were simply part of his soul.
Just have a small glimpse at his record at international level for Mexico. 21 goals in 28 matches and as Donovan said the other day; Hernandez could possibly be the best striker in the world at the moment. He doesn't impress the crowd with Cristiano Ronaldo's skills and antics. He doesn't even possess the flair of Lionel Messi. Not even the tactical awareness of Wayne Rooney. All he can do is do what he does best. Score goals.
Every professional footballer dreams of playing in a European Cup final. They aspire to beat the best clubs with the best players. Hernandez has already featured for United in the Wembley final against Barcelona but tomorrow's Gold Cup final, regardless of the outcome, has the potential to be the biggest match of his career so far.
El Tricolor is a proud nation when it comes to football, the most successful one in CONCACAF. But recent competition from USA has indeed thwarted their position as the invincible of their region. Nevertheless, Chicharito has the chance to make history.
The man has already scored seven goals in the tournament so far and all eyes will be on him tomorrow. It will be a moment where everything he wants to achieves colliding with everything standing in Mexico's way. A moment of truth that could prove to be the springboard for greater success in Hernandez's future. Will he seize the opportunity?
But you see, this year’s final is a representation of much more factors than plain rivalry. We have a USA team that has been on the rise ever since their impressive outings in last summer's World Cup. We have a Mexico side brimming with splendid youth talent that is threatening to colonize the CONCACAF region. Yes, we are indeed relating it to Chicharito.
Indeed his father was a professional striker for Mexico but even till today, none of them would have predicted Hernandez to feature in a Champions League final. His danger was so evident that Sir Alex opted to keep 30 million man Berbatov on the bench for most of the season. The kid can score some real goals for heaven's sake and Fergie would have smiled to himself at that particular moment when Chicha scored a weird goal in the Community Shield match against Chelsea last year. Goals were simply part of his soul.
Just have a small glimpse at his record at international level for Mexico. 21 goals in 28 matches and as Donovan said the other day; Hernandez could possibly be the best striker in the world at the moment. He doesn't impress the crowd with Cristiano Ronaldo's skills and antics. He doesn't even possess the flair of Lionel Messi. Not even the tactical awareness of Wayne Rooney. All he can do is do what he does best. Score goals.
Every professional footballer dreams of playing in a European Cup final. They aspire to beat the best clubs with the best players. Hernandez has already featured for United in the Wembley final against Barcelona but tomorrow's Gold Cup final, regardless of the outcome, has the potential to be the biggest match of his career so far.
El Tricolor is a proud nation when it comes to football, the most successful one in CONCACAF. But recent competition from USA has indeed thwarted their position as the invincible of their region. Nevertheless, Chicharito has the chance to make history.
The man has already scored seven goals in the tournament so far and all eyes will be on him tomorrow. It will be a moment where everything he wants to achieves colliding with everything standing in Mexico's way. A moment of truth that could prove to be the springboard for greater success in Hernandez's future. Will he seize the opportunity?
