Strict Van Gaal very different to Ancelotti & Ferguson, says Chicharito

Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez says that Carlo Ancelotti, is "liberal" and similar to Sir Alex Ferguson, whereas Manchester United's Louis van Gaal is very different and is "strict on discipline".

Hernandez is on loan at the Santiago Bernabeu from United and his Old Trafford future looks bleak, with Van Gaal seemingly having decided that the Mexican will not form part of his plans.

Indeed, some comments, supposedly made by the Dutchman, surfaced in Spain this week claiming that Hernandez's recent goals in the Spanish capital make no difference to his chances of success in Manchester.

And while the veracity of the quotes is in doubt, the striker is careful to focus on his football.

"I don't know if he said that or not," Hernandez told AS. "An English newspaper printed some comments once – just before a derby, they printed things which I didn't say.

"If he did say that, then that is his opinion and you have to respect that. If not everyone in the world adores Cristiano and Messi, imagine what it's like for those of us who are several steps further down the scale."

The Mexico international was asked about the differences between Ancelotti and Van Gaal and he believes the Italian is a bit more hands on with his players.

"They are very different," he remarked. "Ancelotti has a bit more contact with us and he is more relaxed. Van Gaal likes routines, timetables are always very rigid. He's very strict on discipline. Ancelotti is more like Ferguson, he's more liberal."

Hernandez had struggled for game time in Madrid before injuries to Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema thrust him into the first team at the start of April.

After scoring the decisive goal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid and following that up with a double away to Celta on Sunday, he is finally enjoying some recognition but admits that his morale has suffered this season.

Asked if his situation had made him feel depressed, he replied: "More frustrated than depressed because I wanted to help the team.

"It’s not much fun being in that situation. I didn't say what I say with any intention. I especially remember my parents and my sister, who came with me on this European adventure.

"My cousin, Paola, who is in Tabasco, helped me when things were going badly. I asked myself if I really had the talent to be a player at Real Madrid and they told me, 'don't be silly, if you are there it's because you should be there'. Right now I am happy."