United should get over Ferguson era - Hernandez

Javier Chicharito Hernandez

, the Los Angeles Galaxy star, believes that

should get over their former manager

Sir Alex Ferguson

, who hung up his boots in 2013.

United have not been able to replicate the success they had under the reign of Ferguson as they have had eight managers since.

Hernandez believes

"it is never going to be the same" club without Ferguson, but thinks an acceptance of a new era would help them move forward.

“United need to get over the fact that Sir Alex Ferguson has gone," Hernandez told reporters. “Would we like to have someone similar? Yes, yes, yes - but Sir Alex has gone and it is never going to be the same.

“It doesn't surprise me what has happened at United because in life it’s not easy having a manager for 26 years in the way that Sir Alex did it.

“One of his greatest aptitudes, in my humble opinion, was that probably seven out of 10 players who signed worked out.

“That’s not easy - not for Real Madrid or Barcelona or even for Chelsea, (Manchester) City, Liverpool or Bayern Munich.

“It is like winning the lottery. Do you think anyone you hire afterwards is going to be able to do even 80 percent of what Ferguson did?”

Hernandez also insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo’s wish to depart the Red Devils should be granted to him this summer. However, he also thinks the Portugal international can be a huge help to the club.

“Time will tell what is going to happen with him - but what if Ronaldo stays and scores 40 goals?"

Hernandez said.

"That could happen.”

“If United came for me then I’d say ‘yes, I’ll play for free.’ Of course, you know, I’d do that,"

Hernandez said.

“I also want to be very respectful to my club. I am playing very consistently and in my mind my conviction is all about winning a championship with LA Galaxy.

“In the future, if things happen then they happen - but in my mind I am 100 percent with LA.”

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