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Chicharito should leave United

Cape Town - Mexico's national team manager, Miguel Herrera, believes that Javier Hernandez should leave Manchester United this summer.

Chicharito (meaning little pea in Spanish) was limited to just six starts in the last Premier League campaign, and there has been speculation linking him with a move away from Old Trafford to Inter Milan.

According to Sky Sports website, Hernandez contributed nine goals in a largely disappointing season for the Red Devils and faces another season under a new manager following the appointment of Louis Van Gaal.

Herrera, who has included the former Guadalajara striker in his 23-man squad for the World Cup, believes Hernandez should consider leaving United.

"In the case of 'Chicharito', I believe it'd be in his interest to leave so he is taken into consideration to play," he said.

The striker told 'Record' that he is focusing on Mexico's World Cup campaign for now, and will consider his options after the tournament.

"There is obviously uncertainty [regarding my future], but right now I am fully focused on the national team," he said.

"My agent and my staff help me work it all out.

"My future could be decided tomorrow, a little after or within three months. (I could) stay there (in Manchester), I really don't know."
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