Javier Hernandez defends Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's decision to sell him

Javier Hernandez joined Bayer Leverkusen on Germany's transfer deadline day

Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez has defended Louis van Gaal's decision to let him leave Manchester United.

Having been a key figure during Sir Alex Ferguson's final years at Old Trafford, Hernandez's influence gradually diminished under David Moyes and Van Gaal.

The Mexico international was shipped out on loan to Real Madrid last season before his five-year spell with United was finally brought to an end when he was sold to Leverkusen.