Lopetegui: Chicharito was a player Sevilla needed LaLiga Hopes the Mexican can adapt quickly

Sevilla managed to land Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez on the final day of the summer transfer window and coach Julen Lopetegui is hopeful that the Mexican striker can settle into his side as quickly as possible.

During the summer, centre-forwards Wissam Ben Yedder and Luis Muriel left for Monaco and Fiorentina respectively.

Lopetegui, as a result, felt that Sevilla were in need of a striker to bolster their options up front with fixtures coming thick and fast.

"We needed another player," Lopetegui told COPE.

"Seasons are long. Between now and Christmas we play Thursday and Sunday without a break so we need strength in depth.

"[Hernandez] seemed like an interesting signing, he showed an interest and it was doable.

"We hope that he can adapt to us," he added.

Sevilla have made a positive start with seven points from a possible nine in their opening three league encounters, and Lopetegui is content with the displays so far.

"The team is doing well, the players are showing tremendous commitment.

"We aim to make instil personality and play according to what each match requires.

"I'm not obsessed with possession, what I want is to win the match.

"I believe we must be capable of adapting ourselves to different situations and aim to not be predictable," he stated.