He’d plundered goals everywhere he’d gone. Beginning in his native Mexico, on to England, Spain and Germany, and notching up more than a half-century for his country, Javier Hernandez built his reputation on being clinical in the right place at the right time.
That all threatened to derail when he moved to MLS and LA Galaxy last year. Just 2 goals in 12 appearances, and looking all the world like a spent force out to wind down a successful career, Chicharito was not matching the fanfare accompanying his introduction to Stateside soccer.
But looking much fitter and fresher than a year ago, The Little Pea has come back with a bang, literally.