Javier Hernandez's passionate rant about Man Utd standards as club drop into relegation zone goes viral
Javier ‘Chicharito' Hernandez didn't hide his feelings when speaking about the current standards at Manchester United as his former club sits in the relegation zone.
Manchester United had to rely on another surprise late comeback on Sunday to rescue a point during their home clash with Aston Villa as two goals in injury time saw the match finish 4-4.
Despite picking up the point, United still sit 18th in the Premier League, leaving them in the relegation zone heading into an international break, and former player Hernandez isn't impressed.
Chicharito blames Man United in brutal assessment as relegation battle looms
Hernandez, who is seen as somewhat of a cult hero by United fans having spent five years at the club, was at Old Trafford to watch the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday.
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Ahead of the match, he spoke about his former side's current struggles and offered his view on current United head coach Michael Carrick, who he played alongside, and if he should remain in charge.
But, rather than join in with those blaming Carrick or the United board for the current situation, the 38-year-old explained that the players need to take more responsibility in passionate rant.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I’m still a current football player, but I was a Manchester United player.
“There was a time that even in tough moments it wasn’t about if Sir Alex Ferguson did good or did bad in strategy or in tactics.
“It was more of the players need to perform over there. After this white line when the whistle blows there is nothing much more the manager can do.
“They can tell you to defend more, run more or whatever, but putting on the Manchester United shirt you shouldn’t be looking at what is lacking.
“You need to give your life for this club, because it can be the best chapter in your career.
“For a lot of us, for example, and for a lot of players. You have to give everything.
“I’ve seen a lot of complaints about tactics and strategies and some things. I’m saying, in my time it was, you need to go there and if you’re not going to perform then someone else is going to do it. You might go back to Mexico and the story is going to change.
“I think we need to be a little bit more critical with players, regardless of the tactics and how management and ownership can be, I understand a lot of how that’s part of something.
“But players, if you’re here you need to prove why you’re here, regardless of which position you play and regardless of which position your manager is putting to you.”
His comments echo those of several other former players who have called out the current team, with Gary Neville criticising the for not 'living and breathing this club as they should be, like professionals'.
And it's no sruprise that former players and fan aren't happy, with United currently in the relegation zone of the Premier League in 18th and 17th in the Champions League, having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup in their first match back in September.
Topics: Premier League, Michael Carrick, Football News, Man Utd
Ben McCrum
