Javier Hernandez brands claims he wants to leave West Ham after David Moyes appointment 'completely false'

  • Javier Hernandez struggled for starts under David Moyes at Manchester United
  • The Mexican striker signed a three-year deal at West Ham in the summer
  • Moyes will be without Hernandez for his first game due to a hamstring injury

Javier Hernandez has responded to rumours that he wants to quit West Ham after the appointment of David Moyes as manager.

The Mexico striker previously struggled for starts in the Premier League under Moyes at Manchester United and it led to talk of him wanting to jump ship in January.


Yet Hernandez, who signed a three-year contract with West Ham in the summer, has said: 'Completely false.

Javier Hernandez has responded to rumours that he wants to quit West Ham in January

Javier Hernandez has responded to rumours that he wants to quit West Ham in January

The Mexico striker previously struggled for starts in the Premier League under David Moyes

The Mexico striker previously struggled for starts in the Premier League under David Moyes

'I am 100 per cent committed to helping improve the situation we are all experiencing at West Ham. I have not asked to leave.'

Moyes is set to be without Hernandez, who suffered a hamstring injury during Mexico's 3-3 draw with Belgium last Friday, for his first game against Watford.

The forward is expected to miss their following Friday night fixture with Leicester as well as their Wednesday game against Everton. 

He should be fit to be in the squad for Manchester City away on December 3.

The Mexican striker signed a three-year deal when arrived at the London Stadium last summer

The Mexican striker signed a three-year deal when arrived at the London Stadium last summer