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“I’m personally advising him to leave Man United if he wants to enjoy football to extent…He has all it takes to be like Messi but the club he’s playing for now is the only obstacle”: National boss says Man United is not giving Alejandro Garnacho what he really need to reach its potential as he reveals the bizarre thing he learnt from the youngster in training that shocked the world
The Manchester United starlet has quite a lot in his locker already.
He’s quick, aggressive, almost completely fearless and capable of producing big moments in big games.
Just flick through his catalogue, after only one-and-a-half full seasons in the Manchester United first-team, and you’ll find a littany of headline-making contributions. Those late deciders against Fulham, Leeds United and Wolves, his extra-time assist to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup, that overhead kick at Goodison Park, that Wembley opener versus Man City.
If you hadn’t guessed, we’re talking about Alejandro Garnacho.
So too was Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, opening up about the rising star during his press conference ahead of the Albiceleste’s clash with Guatemala later today.
Garnacho, Scaloni says, still needs to add greater consistency to his game. Rather than come up with something sparkling every so often, the 19-year-old winger must learn to pose a threat consistently, game-by-game.
He certainly won’t be short of potential mentors in the Argentina dressing room, Lionel Messi, Angel di Maria and Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa all part of Scaloni’s current roster.
Breakout year for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho
“He’s training with us,” Scaloni tells TYC Sports. “He’s a guy who should not only burn in stages.”
Garnacho, who is likely to play a key role at this summer’s Copa America, has earned five caps for the World champions so far. The teenager is yet to open his international account though his performances during the most recent international break in March – one display was described as ‘electric’ – were his most convincing yet in the blue and white.
Scaloni, meanwhile, confirms that Garnacho will feature in that pre-Copa friendly with Guatemala.
“We will give him minutes,” adds the one-time West Ham defender. “He is a boy in whom we have a lot of expectations. We have to carry him in the way we believe with the entire coaching staff, talking to him and insisting that there are things he has to do more often.
“He has (to play) one-against-one. He is fast and that is what he has to do more often. That’s what we try to talk to him about.”
Copa America glory the target for Argentina
Scaloni has a point.
Garnacho can be devastating when isolated against opposition full-backs but the challenge for the former Atletico starlet is to find a way to get himself in those positions more regularly. His end-product needs some work too, although that is to be expected at such a young age.
Garnacho scored 10 goals during the 2023/24 campaign at Man United. He certainly had the chances to add at least five more to that tally, however, with his decision-making currently lacking the composure of more experienced players.
All the raw materials are there, though, for a winger who has as many goals in his first two seasons with Manchester United as the great Cristiano Ronaldo managed.
“He has enormous talent,” Argentina and Man United team-mate Lisandro Martinez tells ESPN, applauding the way Garnacho forced Josko Gvardiol into a horrific blunder before opening the scoring at Wembley.
“And he has to believe, like in the (first) goal, where he thought there was going to be a rival mistake. He himself caused Gvardiol’s mistake.
“That is the result of when you try your hardest. The truth is that I am very proud of him because he has worked hard every day, especially at his age.
“He’s a great boy. Now, we have to help him, guide him and be with him at all times.”
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“Call it a Day”: Manchester United Midfielder Slammed Over ‘Disastrous’ Liverpool Performance
Old Trafford witnessed a revealing scene during the pre-game festivities as Manuel Ugarte was introduced to the Manchester United faithful. The Uruguayan’s debut couldn’t have come at a more poignant time.
As the 23-year-old midfielder took his introductory bows, his predecessor, Casemiro, was gearing up for what would become a fateful encounter against Liverpool—a match that would underline the vast gulf the Brazilian now needs to bridge.
The defensive midfield role at Manchester United has been a subject of intense scrutiny and Casemiro, once a stalwart at Real Madrid, found himself overwhelmed in a game that laid bare many of United’s deeper systemic issues.
The match ended in a 3-0 defeat, with Casemiro’s disastrous performance a glaring weak spot. As Jamie Carragher insightfully remarked earlier, it might be time for Casemiro to step away from the top echelons of football, suggesting, “Football has left him at this top level. He needs to call it a day at this level and move.”
Despite the immediate criticisms, it’s crucial to remember Casemiro’s significant contributions to football, underscored by his wife’s poignant social media post showcasing his extensive trophy haul.
Such a decorated career deserves recognition, even as discussions about his current form persist. As Gary Neville empathetically noted, even the best can falter under pressure, reflecting on his own career’s twilight years.
For Manchester United, the challenge is not just about replacing a player but about realigning their entire midfield setup to compete effectively against top-tier teams like Liverpool.
Casemiro’s situation serves as a stark reminder of the relentless pace and physicality of the Premier League, where even the most experienced players can find themselves outpaced and outplayed
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“Biggest mistake of his life”: Real Madrid star told he has made the biggest mistake of his life for joining the Los Blacos
Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid as a free agent this past summer transfer window. While this is a significant step in his career, one person believes it’s the wrong decision.
Moreover, he notes that it’s an easy route to securing his football glory as winning the Ballon d’Or and UEFA Champions League at PSG would have had a different meaning than winning these honors at Real Madrid.
As a result, Cyril Hanouna stated in his interview with Europe 1 that the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner made a mistake leaving his hometown club.
“For me, Kylian Mbappé made the mistake of his life,” Hanouna stated (h/t Le10Sport). “I didn’t elaborate last time, but I’ll do it now. Winning the Champions League with Real Madrid is normal. Of course, winning the Champions League with Real Madrid, everyone does it. All the players who are at Real Madrid, at some point, will win the Champions League.
“Being Ballon d’Or at Real Madrid is rather easy. Benzema won it at Real Madrid. Mbappé should have stayed at PSG, won the Champions League with PSG, and won the Ballon d’Or with PSG. The club was giving him everything; it would have been his club. He would have been the main man at PSG.”
PSG are a young but exciting team, and perhaps they might not have the expectations of winning the Champions League this season. However, Real Madrid has the pressure of winning the competition this campaign with the Frenchman; if they don’t, then many will consider Year 1 of Mbappé a failure.
It will be interesting to see how this tournament plays out this season as Real Madrid know who they’ll be facing in the league phase. Mbappé won’t win the Ballon d’Or this year, but winning the Champions League and playing a key role could help his chances in 2025.
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“A really good signing”: Alan Shearer gives his verdict on Arsenal’s unexpected signing as he backs the player become a valuable star in the team
The term ‘baptism of fire’ is often overused in football, but it rings true for Raheem Sterling when considering he could make his Arsenal debut away to Tottenham Hotspur.
For a different player, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta might decide against deploying his new signing on such an occasion, but Sterling certainly has the mental resolve to handle it.
Sterling has endured some tough times in the past for England, criticised for his performances, and he’s been subject to similar at Chelsea too.
But in north London, the 29-year-old now has a new home, and the majority of Arsenal fans are excited to see if Arteta can recapture Sterling’s best, in a similar vein to Kai Havertz.
The two are at very different stages of their career, but like just Havertz, Sterling may find his confidence once again, a player who is still in his prime years.
Alan Shearer explains why Raheem Sterling could be really ‘valuable’ to Arsenal
Speaking on ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast, Alan Shearer was very happy that Sterling had managed to get away from a ‘horrible’ situation at Stamford Bridge, which could have become even more messy.
And the pundit then went on to explain what Sterling can offer Arsenal, a move that suits both parties.
Shearer said: “Yeah I think it’s a really good move for him. I think it was important that he got out and played.
“It would have been horrible for him to sit there and rot in the stiffs, not even maybe, not even see first team football, never mind train or whatever with them.
“So I think it was really important for him to get out with his experience and know-how, he could be valuable to Arsenal.”
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