Ex-Man Utd cult icon wakes up unemployed after being released by club following horror injury

CULT Manchester United hero Javier Hernandez faces an uncertain future after LA Galaxy released him following a serious injury suffered in June.

The former West Ham striker, 35, known as “Chicharito” which translates to The Little Pea, was famed as a super-sub at Old Trafford from 2010-2015.

GettyJavier Hernandez’s playing future is up in the air as he leaves LA Galaxy after three years following an ACL injury five months ago[/caption]

Hernandez, bottom left, often came on to bag crucial goals for Man UtdAction Images – Reuters

But the 109-cap Mexico international has not played since damaging the ACL on his right knee against Real Salt Lake in the MLS five months ago.

Now Galaxy are making the ex-Bayer Leverkusen star a free agent after his contract expired.

Hernandez had one of the Premier League’s best goals-per-minute ratios during his United days.

But he was frustrated by his lack of starts and, after a loan spell with Real Madrid, he departed Old Trafford eight years ago.

Now he’s bowing out at Galaxy after 82 games, with just nine of those appearances from the bench – notching 39 goals and six assists.

But judging by an Instagram post, Hernandez is determined to turn misfortune to his advantage.

The former Sevilla hitman wrote: “Life becomes exciting when you allow yourself to change and evolve to new challenges.

“Thanks to everyone who was involved in my journey these 4 years. Thank you for everything @lagalaxy.”

The club’s head coach Gregg Vanney praised Hernandez for his desire and leadership.

The former DC United boss, 49, said: “We are grateful to Javier for his dedication and contributions to the LA Galaxy.

“Javier was a passionate leader for our club on and off the field.

“We wish him all the best moving forward.”