Hernandez not yet up to full fitness

West Ham United assistant manager Nikola Jurcevic has claimed that Javier Hernandez is still picking up his fitness after he joined the club late last month. The Mexico international, who was signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £16m, last featured for 20 minutes during West Ham United’s 3-3 draw versus Altona 93.

Following the game, Jurcevic admitted that the 29-year-old is not 100 percent fit, but he will evolve into an important player for West Ham United as the new season begins, he said: “He was a plus point from this game. He spent a few days with us and played about 20 minutes which was very important for him to feel how he will play with West Ham United. In this moment he is not 100 per cent physically fit but he is working hard and for him it was very important to play 20 minutes last night. He likes to have the ball in space, he is always on the offside line and he will be an important player for us”

West Ham United assistant manager Nikola Jurcevic has claimed that Javier Hernandez is still picking up his fitness after he joined the club late last month. The Mexico international, who was signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £16m, last featured for 20 minutes during West Ham United’s 3-3 draw versus Altona 93.

Hernandez not yet up to full fitness

Following the game, Jurcevic admitted that the 29-year-old is not 100 percent fit, but he will evolve into an important player for West Ham United as the new season begins, he said: “He was a plus point from this game. He spent a few days with us and played about 20 minutes which was very important for him to feel how he will play with West Ham United. In this moment he is not 100 per cent physically fit but he is working hard and for him it was very important to play 20 minutes last night. He likes to have the ball in space, he is always on the offside line and he will be an important player for us”

Prior to his Hammers switch, the Mexico international was linked with a potential return to Manchester United, and Jose Mourinho admitted that the Chicharito would always be welcome to return.

West Ham United travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in the Premier League opener, and Slaven Bilic will have a tough decision to make on whether to start Hernandez from the off against his former employers.

Hernandez arrives at West Ham fresh from a busy summer at the Confederations Cup, with Mexico playing in the group stages, and tickets going like crazy on this site, ahead of the World Cup next year which is going to be held at the smae venues in Russia.

Hernandez notched 59 goals in 157 outings for the Red Devils between 2010 and 2015, but most of his playing time came from the substitutes’ bench. The Mexican arrived as a rookie during his spell at Old Trafford but he now holds the record of being his nation’s all-time goalscorer whilst also commanding a regular spot in the starting line-up. Hernandez also made a second-half appearance in the Hammers’ final pre-season game against Manchester City which they lost by a 3-0 scoreline.

ARGENTINA DEFEAT URUGUAY

Lionel Messi made a U-turn on his earlier decision to abstain from football on the international front for his country, after internal Argentine crisis and frustrations made him declare his early retirement.

Messi returned to action against his club teammate Luis Suarez, with newly appointed coach Edgardo Bauza making his debut. The former Argentine coach Gerardo Martino resigned after another failed attempt at lifting the Copa America title against Chile. He complained of internal problems in the Argentine Football Association as well. Bauza visited players, winning them over and stopping them from retiring from football.

Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the seventh match of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers with Messi hitting a deflected goal. Argentina hosted the Uruguayans in Buenos Aires.

Bauza made a few changes to the Copa America squad with Serie A player Gonzalo Higuain being left out. Lucas Pratto was started ahead of the former Napoli man. Juventus forward Paulo Dybala was included in the team’s set-up for the first time. Dybala enjoyed a brilliant last season, and was a subject of a possible transfer this summer, but it didn’t happen.

The Uruguayan team was the more of the usual, aside two changes. Mathias Corujo who plays in Argentina was sent to the middle, along with Egidio Arevalo Rios who plays Mexico football at Chiapas. Gaston Silva replaced Alvaro Pereira.

Argentina were in third position going into the game with 11 points, and if any fans were asking us how to bet smart, we think they should have their money on Argentina to win their group – especially with the odds higher than they would be normally. Uruguay and Ecuador had 13 points each to sit atop the standings.

However, Brazil disgraced Ecuator 3-0, and the 1-0 loss to Argentina sent Uruguay away from the pole position. Argentina are the leaders in the standings with 14 points after the win, but will face Venezuela on September 6. Argentina won the game with ten men as Dybala got marching orders.

OVER THE TROUBLES

Mexico have gone through a lot of troubles in the qualification stage of the World Cup 2014. They have gone through several managers and poor form, but they have at last made it to the competition.

Since they have come through a lot of ordeal, manager Miguel Herrera says that this may be the country’s best chance to win the World Cup. He says that Mexico are no longer targeting a finish in the last 16 stage of the competition, but they are even looking to go to the final.

Mexico have gone through a lot of troubles in the qualification stage of the World Cup 2014. They have gone through several managers and poor form, but they have at last made it to the competition.

Since they have come through a lot of ordeal, manager Miguel Herrera says that this may be the country’s best chance to win the World Cup. He says that Mexico are no longer targeting a finish in the last 16 stage of the competition, but they are even looking to go to the final.

This will be a very tough task especially given that Mexico will have to negotiate the likes of Brazil and Cameroon in the group stages of the competition. These are the teams expected to reach the knockout stages, while Croatia will be the dark horse of the group. Due to the lack of any stars in the team, Mexico have not been given much of an opportunity. Herrera says for this exact reason that he feels Mexico may be able to go the distance. The country will be opening their tournament with a match against Cameroon.

Three points is essential from this match if they are to target qualification away from the group stages. Their form in recent matches has shown an improvement.

“The round of 16 seems like very little, we’re going to reach the final. When you arrive at the top, you have to keep looking up with the idea of changing everything and winning a World Cup. It’s very difficult, but if you don’t go (to a World Cup) with that dream, then why are you going? We spoke with (Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari) and he said, for them, Mexico is like having a stone in its shoe,” said the Mexican manager about the possibility of making an impact at the World Cup.

HUGE FIGHT FOR MEXICO

Mexico faces a huge fight in order to win back fans after a disappointing 2013 confederations cup. The team failed to create any sort of impact in this tournament, which is the precursor to the World Cup 2014.

After having managed to narrowly get into the competition, Mexico’s new manager Miguel Herrera says that he is not concerned about the lack of stars within the team. The national team will be up against Brazil, Cameroon, and Croatia in the group stages. Brazil are not only the favourites to win the group, but also the tournament itself.

Mexico faces a huge fight in order to win back fans after a disappointing 2013 confederations cup. The team failed to create any sort of impact in this tournament, which is the precursor to the World Cup 2014.

After having managed to narrowly get into the competition, Mexico’s new manager Miguel Herrera says that he is not concerned about the lack of stars within the team. The national team will be up against Brazil, Cameroon, and Croatia in the group stages. Brazil are not only the favourites to win the group, but also the tournament itself.

This leaves Cameroon, Croatia, and Mexico fighting for the final qualification spots. All the teams in the group have major stars like Neymar, Samuel Eto’o, and Luka Modric. Barring a couple of players who represent the likes of Manchester United, Mexico are not blessed with such star names.

Herrera is planning to overcome this disadvantage by getting together a group of players who are ready to work for each other. Herrera says that he is not planning to allow Brazil an easy match just because they are the favourites and also the team that has the home advantage.
Herrera’s appointment has seen a turnaround in the nation’s fortunes, as they have been undefeated in the last five matches. They recently managed a 0-0 draw with Nigeria in a friendly.

“We’re going to fight toe-to-toe with Cameroon and Croatia and not only that, we’re going to cause difficulties for Brazil, too. You look at their rosters and 80 percent of the players are in Europe. Unfortunately we have had only two great world figures in Rafa Marquez and Hugo Sanchez,” said Herrera. Mexico have three more friendly matches before the start of the tournament. It will be up against top teams like the United States, Portugal, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

MEXICO DISAPPOINTED

Mexico were recently left disappointed after the decision taken by striker Carlos Vela not to be part of the team for the upcoming World Cup 2014. Mexico only narrowly managed to qualify for this tournament, but they will have to perform in Brazil without one of the best strikers on board.

Mexico were recently left disappointed after the decision taken by striker Carlos Vela not to be part of the team for the upcoming World Cup 2014. Mexico only narrowly managed to qualify for this tournament, but they will have to perform in Brazil without one of the best strikers on board.

The former Arsenal man has not featured in recent major tournaments for Mexico and the football Federation has allowed him exception to take part citing mental reasons. Despite this setback, Mexican national team manager Miguel Herrera has been travelling throughout Europe in order to take the best Mexicans playing in Europe.

A number of players are already established in the national team frame like Giovanni Dos Santos. Herrera reportedly has no issues in picking the three stars – Giovanni Dos Santos, Hector Moreno, and Javier Aquino. He also confirmed that all these players have the intention of taking part in the World Cup. Another Mexican player, Andres Guardado recently made the move to German outfit Bayern Leverkusen.

He could be on the road to greatness according to Herrera. The manager also praised the attitude shown by Manchester united forward Javier Hernandez, who has found it hard to get a first-team spot ahead of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.

“Guardado has done well for a long time. I think he has a lot of ability. We’re going to wait for him to get into rhythm after the injury and I’m sure he’ll keep up his excellent form. Mexico is going to be an aggressive team that plays with determination. (El Tri will be) a very dynamic side that controls the ball well, wins the ball back well and has great mobility to attack the opposition,” said about the future of Guardado and also the formation of the national team at the World Cup.

LAST EIGHT

New Mexican manager Miguel Herrera has placed to the task of getting at least to the last eight of the World Cup 2014. The group stages for this major tournament have just been announced and it has been learned that makes it will be playing alongside hosts Brazil amongst others.

Croatia and Cameroon are the other members, thus making it a very strong group. Mexico recently appointed Miguel Herrera as manager in order to help the team qualify for this tournament and also do well. This was due to the poor showing of the nation at the 2013 Confederations Cup.

New Mexican manager Miguel Herrera has placed to the task of getting at least to the last eight of the World Cup 2014. The group stages for this major tournament have just been announced and it has been learned that makes it will be playing alongside hosts Brazil amongst others.

Croatia and Cameroon are the other members, thus making it a very strong group. Mexico recently appointed Miguel Herrera as manager in order to help the team qualify for this tournament and also do well. This was due to the poor showing of the nation at the 2013 Confederations Cup.

As preparation for this major tournament, Mexico will be playing in a friendly match against South Korea – one of the teams qualified for the World Cup. This friendly will take place towards the end of January, while Mexico have also planned two more against Nigeria and Ecuador in the coming months. Ahead of this friendly, Herrera has spoken about in the squad that he will be using. It has been revealed that most of the players for this match will be those who took part in the qualifying play-offs against New Zealand in November.

Mexico have to go through a play-off in order to qualify, but they managed to beat New Zealand 9-3 on aggregate.
“Nigeria we are comparing with Cameroon because of the region and because they have similar attributes. Ecuador is because it is in South America and it is a national team that faces Brazil and Argentina,” Herrera said Friday. The manager remained upbeat about the chances of Mexico doing well despite being in a tough group. The nation begins its World Cup campaign with a match against Cameroon followed by the big one against Brazil. The opening match is expected to lay down a marker for the outcome.

HERRERA IS FOCUSSED

Mexico’s recently appointed temporary coach Miguel Herrera has said that he wants to remain focused ahead of the match with New Zealand.

Mexico recently sacked José de la Torre after a of poor results, which also saw the team perform very poorly at Brazil 2014. The World Cup qualifying campaign has also suffered under the regime of the former manager and Herrera was brought into rectify things. He has more than satisfied everyone after guiding Mexico into the World Cup finals.

Mexico’s recently appointed temporary coach Miguel Herrera has said that he wants to remain focused ahead of the match with New Zealand.

Mexico recently sacked José de la Torre after a of poor results, which also saw the team perform very poorly at Brazil 2014. The World Cup qualifying campaign has also suffered under the regime of the former manager and Herrera was brought into rectify things. He has more than satisfied everyone after guiding Mexico into the World Cup finals.

He has stated that he does not want to receive the credit for this incredible performance over the last few weeks. Mexico come into the match against New Zealand after having lost three out of the last four matches. This certainly does not bode well for the team even though New Zealand are not traditionally regarded as one of the big teams. This will be regarded as one of the tests for Herrera, who is planning to use a lot of local based the players for this encounter.

“We are going in with the idea that this is 0-0 and we aren’t going to risk anything. We are going into [Tuesday’s] match with the same attitude of being as or even more determined than we were in the previous match. Until we qualify we won’t think about anything else but that. The 23 players I have here are the national team, they don’t belong to any club right now,” said the national team manager ahead of this World Cup intercontinental play-off encounter.

Herrera has said that his team will be going into the match with the idea that the scores are level. New Zealand demonstrated excellent defensive organisation as they were surprise qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. They have since developed tremendously, which will be something that Mexico to be on the lookout.

HERNANDEZ STAYS

Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has been heavily linked with a move away from Manchester United in the last few months. Even though he scored more than 20 goals in his first season at the club, Hernandez has found first-team opportunities difficult since then.

He has often been on the substitutes bench with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie preferred up front. Since this could potentially hamper his chances of playing in the 2014 World Cup with the Mexican national team, it is thought that he is pressing for away from United.

Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has been heavily linked with a move away from Manchester United in the last few months. Even though he scored more than 20 goals in his first season at the club, Hernandez has found first-team opportunities difficult since then.

He has often been on the substitutes bench with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie preferred up front. Since this could potentially hamper his chances of playing in the 2014 World Cup with the Mexican national team, it is thought that he is pressing for away from United.

A number of clubs including Valencia and Tottenham have been linked with his services, but the player has reportedly decided to stay at Old Trafford according to his agent. Valencia recently lost the services of Roberto Soldado, who moved to Tottenham in £ 26 million deal. The Spanish club have reportedly made Hernandez as their number one target. His agent, Eduardo Hernandez, says that Hernandez is not looking for more money and he is only targeting regular first-team football. The arrival of new manager David Moyes is expected to hand him some opportunities.

Hernandez was not part of the United team that played against Swansea during the weekend. He scored three goals for Mexico at the Confederations cup.

“Valencia were really interested. I had the opportunity to talk to the sporting director but Javier wants to consolidate himself in Manchester. Manchester United is his challenge. It has nothing to do with money. He wants to play and get a starting spot at United. He knows that he is in a very competitive team and that he must fight everyday for his place, from the dressing room to the training field. But he is not afraid. He told me he is more motivated than ever,” said Eduardo Hernandez.

Betting on the Premier League

Arsenal to win the 2013/14 title appears to be the prime betting tip at the online casino for next season; that’s if they can fulfil the media hype surrounding their potential transfer targets.

After Alex Ferguson left Man United, it seemed as though United’s nearest rivals sensed a power vacuum in the EPL. Mourinho has come back to Chelsea at a crucial time for the club; Man City took on Manuel Pellegrini who can instil a bit of continental workmanship and guile into the club; and Arsenal look more willing to open the cheque book than ever.

Arsenal to win the 2013/14 title appears to be the prime betting tip at the online casino for next season; that’s if they can fulfil the media hype surrounding their potential transfer targets.

After Alex Ferguson left Man United, it seemed as though United’s nearest rivals sensed a power vacuum in the EPL. Mourinho has come back to Chelsea at a crucial time for the club; Man City took on Manuel Pellegrini who can instil a bit of continental workmanship and guile into the club; and Arsenal look more willing to open the cheque book than ever.

Arsenal look like they need a centre forward or even a number ten to add some flare and goals to their campaign; a factor which Fergie always ensured existed in his tenure at Man United (note the crucial signing of Van Persie when the media were questioning the fragility of United’s midfield).

It seems obvious to say you can’t bet on a title winner without reckoning in who’s going to bag the goals, but it seems to remain overlooked.
Van Persie looks a shoe in for the ‘Top Goalscorer 2103/14’ market with generous odds of around 7/2. Aguero could be a keen challenger at an enticing 7/1. Suarez comes in at around 16/1 at the online casino, which could be great odds depending on his destination next season.

Unknown quantities for the 2013/14 campaign will include Everton, Southampton, West Ham, Stoke, and Newcastle. Everton could go from strength to strength under Martinez or they could lose some of their tactical rigidity; Stoke could flounder if they veer from the muscular long ball game; Newcastle could feature in the top eight or the bottom three depending on injuries.

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DE LA TORRE STAYS

The president of the Mexican football Federation, Justino Compean has confirmed that manager Jose Manuel de la Torre will remain in charge of the national team going into the 2014 World Cup. The manager has come under a lot of fire in recent months due to poor run of results.

He was widely expected to lose his job after the end of the Confederations cup. However, Compean has said that he will remain as the manager, but his position will be reviewed after a few months. Mexico recently won the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but they failed to defend this tournament under the management of de la Torre.

The president of the Mexican football Federation, Justino Compean has confirmed that manager Jose Manuel de la Torre will remain in charge of the national team going into the 2014 World Cup. The manager has come under a lot of fire in recent months due to poor run of results.

He was widely expected to lose his job after the end of the Confederations cup. However, Compean has said that he will remain as the manager, but his position will be reviewed after a few months. Mexico recently won the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but they failed to defend this tournament under the management of de la Torre.

The team came into the competition after having won the previous two editions, but they were totally outplayed in most of the matches. Compean has said that there is indeed a position for the current manager, but he believes that de la Torre is the right man to take Mexico to the World Cup. Mexico not only had a very poor Gold Cup, but they were also disappointing at the recent Confederations cup as well. The team struggled to create chances and score goals. Mexico managed only three goals in the six matches they played at this competition.

“We don’t justify the situation but there is still support for the present (coaching) administration. There were voices who didn’t agree … I still believe (De la Torre’s staff) is the best we have to take us to Brazil 2014. I asked (the board) for trust in the administration headed by Chepo (De la Torre), who has to recognise his mistakes,” said the president of the Mexican football Federation. Mexico’s next match will be against Honduras at home in the first week of September. Only the top three teams will qualify for the World Cup automatically.