Javier Hernandez can give Bayern Leverkusen the edge in the Champions League meeting with Monaco, according to Roger Schmidt.
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Roger Schmidt is delighted to have Javier Hernandez in prime form ahead of the Champions League Group E clash with Monaco.
After being restricted to a diet of substitute appearances and occasional starts with Manchester United and Real Madrid, Hernandez relished life as Leverkusen's attacking focal point last season – scoring 26 times in all competitions, including five in six Champions League outings.
The Mexico international missed the start of Leverkusen's Bundesliga campaign after falling down the stairs at home and suffering a broken hand, but he was back to his brilliant best over the weekend, scoring a hat trick as Schmidt's men twice came from behind at Mainz to win 3-2.