Change for Chicharito

Manchester United's Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has left the club for Real Madrid in a loan deal following the arrival of Radamal Falcao from Monaco. Hernandez was already struggling to get first team football having fell down the pecking order behind Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and the now departed Danny Welbeck. Could a switch to the Bernabeu reinvigorate Chicharito?

Hernandez of late has been a shadow of his previous self, lacking confidence and more importantly goals. Game time at Real Madrid could see the Hernandez of old reinstated but, will face a task in usurping Karim Benzema from his starting spot. However, Hernandez has shown over the years he can be devastating coming off of the bench, earning himself a reputation as a super sub. A few trademark late Hernandez game winners could see him quickly become a fan favourite as he was at Old Trafford.

Thumbs up from Hernandez

Real Madrid were in dire need of another out and out striker as Karim Benzema was currently the only fit one. Spaniard Jese has been out injured for some time now after having surgery on his cruciate ligament and is nearing full fitness but, after such a serious injury, it remains to be seen if Jese will be the same bright talent he was. Star man Ronaldo could also act as striker, but is much more potent playing out on the left flank where he can cut in and take defenders on.

Karim Benzema has the habit of being in razor sharp form or a complete polar opposite. The Frenchman once went on a international drought of 16 months for his native France and has been known to go several games without scoring for Madrid. If a drought does arise, the club now have Javier Hernandez as another option. From a tactical perspective, manager Carlo Ancelotti now can implement a poacher rather than Benzema's style of play, giving Madrid another attacking dimension upfront.

Hernandez will try to break back into the
Mexico first team under Herrera

If Hernandez can recapture his form and get game time, it could see him land a permanent deal at Real Madrid, as they have the option to buy. Not only that, but he could force himself back into the Mexico first team if he gets game time as in Brazil he did not get a regular starting berth under the animated Miguel Herrera.

While it seems game time is the main motive for Hernandez's departure, he may not have chosen the best club to get that with all the stars jam packed into the squad. However, should injury or lack of form plague current starter Karim Benzema, the "little pea" will need to grab his opportunity with both hands.