Source: Daily_Mail
Javier Hernandez happy to step aside for Wayne Rooney
Javier Hernandez insists he has no problems about being elbowed out of the Manchester United line-up by Wayne Rooney for the visit to Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The Mexican scored twice in the 4-0 weekend win over Wigan and was in contention to start against Chelsea with Rooney a doubt due to fears of a possible suspension.[LNB]But after the FA let the England striker off without a ban following his elbow on Latics midfielder James McCarthy, reprieved Rooney should start alongside Dimitar Berbatov in attack forcing in-form Hernandez to sit on the bench.[LNB] Step aside: Hernandez is happy to play second fiddle to first-choice Rooney at Manchester United[LNB]However Hernandez refuses to be bothered by the prospect of being an impact substitute, supporting whatever decision his manager Sir Alex Ferguson chooses to make.[LNB]'I have no problems being on the bench. I understand that football is a team sport, not like golf or tennis,' he told The Sun.[LNB]'So you have to help your team when you play from the beginning but also when you come on from the bench.[LNB]'We are like pieces of a jigsaw and the boss decides how to use us.[LNB]'If Ferguson picks me for the starting line-up, that would be great but if not, that's fine too.'[LNB] At the double: In-form Hernandez scored twice in the 4-0 win over Wigan[LNB]The 22-year-old, who arrived at Old Trafford last summer for ?7million from Guadalajara, has been an instant hit with the club's supporters scoring 13 goals in 29 outings.[LNB]But Hernandez revealed he almost came close to quitting the game altogether during a difficult spell at his former club Chivas in 2007.[LNB]'I was depressed,' he added. 'There were many crazy ideas in my head. I doubted my ability. I thought about quitting but my family told me that would be a mistake.[LNB]'My friends are still sarcastic, saying, "You wanted to quit and look where you are now".'[LNB] 20 years of Ryan Giggs: I may have 11 titles, but I'm not done yet! Spineless! FA fail to punish Rooney and Chelsea let Cole off after shooting an internWhelan rips into FA after Rooney escapes punishment for elbowMore frustration for Drogba as striker sits out Manchester United clashAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Alex Ferguson, James McCarthy Places: United Kingdom
