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Hernandez has enjoyed a superb first season since arriving at
Manchester United from Mexican club Chivas in the summer.
His double against Marseille on Tuesday took his tally to 16
goals so far this season, a total well in excess of what he
anticipated at this stage of his United career.
But Hernandez has revealed he is having to put in extra work
behind the scenes to ensure he is strong enough to deliver the
goods in front of goal.
The 24-year-old striker said: "I have done better than I thought
I would.
"But I wouldn't say it has been easier, nothing in life is easy.
Physically I have got a lot stronger, I go to the gym a lot
"It is not because I like it, It is something I needed to do
because the English league is quicker and more physical."
Hernandez has turned into the perfect partner for Wayne Rooney
due to his pace and willingness to run behind defenders.
That in turn allows Rooney more space in which to operate and is
one of the major reasons why United are now starting to find their
form.
And that is all that matters to Hernandez — regardless of how
many goals he scores.
He added: "It has helped my confidence a lot to score so many
goals.
"But the most important thing for me has always been the results
of the team. Goals are merely a consequence of the work everyone
does.
"Of course I am very happy to score but if Manchester United win
all their games, it doesn't matter who gets the goals."