CHICHARITO IS CALLING FOR TREBLE
JAVIER HERNANDEZ says West Ham will be “fighting for our lives” against West Brom at the start of three huge New Year games in six days.
David Moyes’ side go to Wembley for a London derby with Tottenham on Thursday before an FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury.
But the first and biggest clash is at the Olympic Stadium against former manager Alan Pardew and his relegation-threatened Baggies side.
“They are all very important games for the club,” said Chicharito.
“First, we play West Brom and we are fighting for our lives so we want to get the three points.
“Then, we have a derby match and it’s a nice one with Tottenham. The last time we went to Wembley, we were very happy with the result in the League Cup, coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2, so we have good memories of playing against Spurs there.
“Then the week ends with the FA Cup, which is a competition I’d love to win.”
The former Manchester United star started the first 11 Premier League matches after his summer transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, scoring four times, but suffered a hamstring injury on international duty in early November.
The Mexican has come off the bench in the last four games and is now ready to start again.
“I am very happy and glad to be back,” he said.
“If you ask all footballers, they will tell you they don’t want to be on the bench.
“They all want to play and I’m trying to prove I want to be involved with more minutes, with more starts, and then we’ll see what happens.
“I’m always going to give everything for the team, whenever I am on the pitch.
“I love football and I want to be as professional as I can, on and off the pitch, if I am given one minute or 90 minutes, and I will try to do my best.”