The Mexico international believes Louis van Gaal is a
good coach but hailed iconic Scotsman Ferguson as a "unique" manager
who will not be replaced any time soonVan Gaal's job at Old Trafford is reportedly in jeopardy, with the club sitting fifth in the Premier League – five points adrift of the top four with as many matches remaining – while they also have an FA Cup semi-final against Everton on Saturday.
Jose Mourinho and Ryan Giggs have reportedly been considered as potential replacements for the Dutchman, but former United striker Hernandez – who was sold to Bayer Leverkusen at the start of the season – feels the club are always going to struggle to return to the heights they reached under the iconic Ferguson.
"Van Gaal is a really good manager to be honest," Hernandez said . "He has his own ways like all the managers in the world.
"You will not find the new Sir Alex Ferguson in the next 50 or 100 years because he was unique. He was special.
"Van Gaal can do it but in football, time and results are going to speak about if he is the main man or if he is not."
Van Gaal's decision to sanction Hernandez's United departure has been criticised in some quarters, with the Red Devils havnig scored just 40 goals in 33 league matches this season, while the Mexico striker has struck 16 times in 25 Bundesliga outings.
And the 27-year-old says he is glad the coach was honest with him.
"He just told me that my chances to play would be very hard," added the former Real Madrid player.
"I appreciate that he was very honest since the beginning. When I left, he told me my chances and my opportunities were going to be less because his main striker was going to be Wayne Rooney.
"If he wasn't fit for example, I was going to play but, when he was ready, he would play."
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