He was vital in getting Chris Wood to 30 goals last season and almost helped fire Leeds to the Championship play-offs. However, as Leeds' form fell away towards the end of last season so did that of Hernandez, who looked jaded at the full cut and thrust of a Championship season. As Leeds' form has fallen away again, particularly in the absence of Saiz, Hernandez has been a shining light and their most creative influence on the pitch. Hernandez at Leeds 2016/17 2017/18 Games played 6th (35) 1st (30) Goals =2nd (6) =3rd (4) Assists 1st (8) 1st (6) Set-piece assists 1st (7) 1st (2) Chances created 1st (94) 1st (59) Passes 2nd (1877) 1st (1184) Dribbles completed 2nd (63) 2nd (37)The stats show how critical Hernandez is to Leeds. Hernandez is out of contract again at the end of the season and Leeds' play-off hopes are hanging by a thread.

Source: Sky sports February 21, 2018 09:00 UTC