Garnacho

2022 - 10 - 27

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Ten Hag explains Garnacho start (Manchester United)

The boss provides the reasoning behind his choice of XI for the Sheriff Tiraspol encounter.

We need to keep clean sheets, stability and consistency in the back and also, a more important part, we have to improve in the attacking part, to score more goals." We have to win. Then we have a front three with Cristiano and Antony, all have opportunities, they have the skills, to run behind, to create, to have dribbles, to have combinations in tight areas. He has the capabilities to show it." "We have six games coming up in two weeks and we need them all," Erik added. The boss has fielded a strong line-up, with Victor Lindelof replacing injured centre-back Raphael Varane, and Tyrell Malacia in for left-back Luke Shaw.

Alejandro Garnacho offers width and trickery as Man Utd given ... (The Independent)

The Argentine winger impressed in the 3-0 victory over Sheriff in the Europa League.

[Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Another move through the teenager followed a minute later, this time through Harry Maguire, stepping out from the back and heaving a pass into the space afforded by Garnacho’s desire to maintain width. “I thought Garnacho did well,” Paul Scholes said on BT Sport. A round of applause soon followed after making way for Donny Van de Beek with 12 minutes remaining. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. A furious dash towards the corner flag to collect a slightly-overhit pass was followed by a delightful piece of trickery that delighted the Old Trafford crowd. Garnacho displayed patience and tactical discipline to resist venturing into the No 10 area as United often targeted the right flank. A clever step-over before breezing past the Brazilian on the outside and Garnacho was in on goal. Light across the turf and naturally drifting inside onto his stronger right foot, he also possesses slick hips to reverse his path towards goal. Unselfishly looking for Ronaldo, Sheriff frantically cleared inside the six-yard box. It was a really promising full debut for the lad, I thought there was a bit of promise about him.” If Ten Hag thrived while sprinkling youth over his Ajax sides, then Garnacho looks likely to blossom under the Dutch tactician.

Erik ten Hag hands Man United youngster Alejandro Garnacho his ... (Daily Mail)

Paul Scholes has compared Alejandro Garnacho to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United youngster impressed on his first start for the club.

He's definitely one for the future and for now actually.' 'I think he had a bit of everything he was just missing a goal or assist. He ran at defenders all the time. I was impressed as some wingers can only go one way sometimes and he's a right footed winger. The ex-United star said: 'He had real quality the thing I liked about him was he was direct. Paul Scholes has compared Alejandro Garnacho to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United youngster impressed on his first start for the club.

'Like a young Cristiano' - Paul Scholes makes Ronaldo comparison ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves praised Alejandro Garnacho for his performance against FC Sheriff for Manchester United on Thursday.

He knows he played well by the way, the fans appreciated it. “He didn’t disappoint, the fans would have loved him,” he added. There are not many wingers who can do that these days, but when you come into the team you have to take your chances as a young player and I don’t think he did his case any harm.” He was like a young Cristiano, taking the ball down. Tricks that had a bit of function, he had everything, it was just missing a goal or an assist. The two former United players thought that he could be in line for another start soon.

Alejandro Garnacho left in dreamland after playing alongside idol ... (Daily Mail)

'I don't know if it's real or if I'm dreaming': Alejandro Garnacho posts heartwarming photo of himself alongside idol Cristiano Ronaldo after the pair starred ...