Hernandez grateful to Ferguson for giving him United chance

“They are all good players and after all they represent the future of Manchester United and I reckon that gradually they will become the side of the future and we’re all delighted that they’re with us”.

Hernandez returned to United last summer are a spell on loan at Real Madrid with manager Van Gaal stating publicly that he would be part of his plans for this season.

Hernandez left Manchester United after five seasons when Bayer Leverkusen offered the Red Devils around £12 million ($18.3 million) and him regular playing time.

Chicharito scored 20 goals in his Premier League debut season, becoming a crucial player for the club and being voted their player of the year.

Mata told the club’s official website in his blog: “In these moments is when we have to stick together more than ever, I do believe it, because – luckily – football gives you another game every few days”.

The photo in question was the subject of much debate on Twitter on Tuesday evening, as the pressure on van Gaal increases in the red half of Manchester.

Hernandez, brought to Manchester by Sir Alex Ferguson for a knockdown £6m in 2010, is in prolific form at Bayer Leverkusen as his former teammates toil under Van Gaal’s questionable management.

“I was extremely lucky to be the first [Mexican] player to move to one of the biggest clubs in the world”.

“I didn’t have the intention to leave but I wanted to more playing time”.

The 27-year-old paints a wholly different picture to that of the incumbent Dutchman: “I’m so grateful to Ferguson”. I think he is the best manager in history for how he managed the squad.

The player has been quizzed about his exit from United and revealed that Van Gaal didn’t see a place for him in his squad and told him he could depart.

He added: “This league is very tough to win and there will be a number of teams who will be in the shake-up for the title”.