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Former Man United striker Javier Hernandez: My thoughts on facing Tottenham
JAVIER HERNANDEZ claims he is under no pressure to show his worth against Tottenham.
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The Bayer Leverkusen striker left Manchester United in 2015 after Louis van Gaal failed to guarantee him regular first-team football.
The Mexican, who was affectionately known as 'Little Pea' during his time at Old Trafford, has taken the Bundesliga by storm.
59 goals in 156 appearances is a proof in point.
But despite failing to make the grade at United, the 28-year-old believes he is under no pressure to deliver the goods in Leverkusen’s Champions League showdown against Tottenham tomorrow at Wembley (7:45pm).
Javier Hernandez is looking forward to facing Tottenham
When asked about whether he feels he will be under pressure, he said: “No, definitely not. Any minutes I had on the pitch at Manchester United, I tried to do my best. Thankfully, the numbers are positive for me.
"When I left I had the fourth[-best] record in history of minutes and goals in the Premier League. That's what I had at United.
“I also left a lot of good friends and memories in the Premier League. In all parts of life things can be better or worse but I enjoyed it a lot.
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Javier Hernandez struggled to make his mark at Old Trafford (pictured)
"I got a lot of experience and now I am at one of the best teams in Germany.
"I am doing my best, enjoying the best thing I love in my life, which is football, so I am very glad and very happy."
When I left I had the fourth[-best] record in history of minutes and goals in the Premier League
Hernandez also heaped praise on the north London outfit’s qualities.
“Sooner or later I thought Tottenham would be, if not winning the title, in the top four and the Champions League. It doesn't surprise me," he said.
"We see them as one of the toughest teams in Europe definitely. We play offensive styles, with pressure against the opposition team.
"It is a tough match but we are focused and, if we can stop them and play our own game, we have a big chance to win the game."
Leverkusen are one point behind Spurs in Group E going into the game.
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