On August 12, The Athletic wrote about young Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho, saying that despite being just 20 years old, he has become a key attacking player for the Red Devils, always able to create scoring opportunities with his positive runs.
TA commented on Garnacho’s performance last season: “In the 2023-24 season, Garnacho has played 50 games for Manchester United. Last month, Garnacho just turned 20 years old, and now Manchester United fans are increasingly fond of this young player. Regardless of the situation of the game, the score on the field, or the defensive strength or technical ability of the opponent, Garnacho will always strive to create scoring opportunities through his relentless running.”
TA continued by discussing Garnacho’s performance in the Community Shield: “Although Garnacho was only substituted on in the second half, his goal in the 82nd minute gave Manchester United hope for victory. When Bruno Fernandes got the ball, Garnacho was active on the field and took advantage of the opportunity to stretch Manchester City’s defense. When Garnacho got the ball, Manchester City’s Dias and Akanji both retreated towards their goal, but the Argentine international played superbly, gaining space for a shot with his positive run and firing the ball into the near post.”
TA went on to praise Garnacho’s role in the Manchester United squad: “He is not the tallest or strongest player in the Manchester United team, but his positive running on the field also makes him the best target for Manchester United’s long balls. Including goalkeeper Andre Onana, Bruno Fernandes and other players can take advantage of his runs to create threats. Last season, when Manchester United was plagued by injuries and other forwards were inconsistent, the then under-20 Garnacho became a key player in the Manchester United attack. He is a very talented and ambitious player, and when the opposing defenders are tired, he will appear at the right time to deliver a fatal blow.”
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