November 11th 2024.
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney had some harsh words for Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho. Deeney didn't hold back as he told Garnacho, "I don't think football is for you." This came after Garnacho's muted celebration following his goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over Leicester City.
Despite the win, Deeney took aim at Garnacho for not celebrating his goal with enough enthusiasm. The Red Devils have been on a good streak lately, even after the departure of manager Erik ten Hag. Garnacho's late goal was the cherry on top of their victory, but he surprisingly chose not to celebrate. Club captain Bruno Fernandes shed some light on Garnacho's mindset, saying, "It was a good day at work, I have to say. We have a lot of players with big qualities, but people can get too excited after one game and too down after another."
Fernandes went on to explain that Garnacho didn't celebrate because he felt like he had lost the faith of some fans. He reassured Garnacho that there will always be critics, but many people appreciate his talents and enjoy watching him play. Deeney also chimed in, encouraging Garnacho to celebrate and acknowledging his exceptional skills as a player.
This lack of celebration was not the first time Garnacho has faced criticism. Just a few days earlier, he was confronted by a fan outside Old Trafford before a Europa League game. The supporter told him to "pass better" and "work on his first touch" while he was signing autographs for other fans. A video of the incident went viral, with Garnacho responding coldly, "Why are you not playing, man?" before walking away.
Deeney gave his thoughts on Garnacho's muted celebration, saying, "I said it last night on Match of the Day, and I'll repeat it. It goes twofold." He believes that this incident shows the thin skin of players nowadays and the culture of sulking. As an older pro, he advised Garnacho, "I don't think this football game is for you, big man." Deeney reminded him that playing for the biggest club in world football means facing criticism regardless of how well he plays.
Fellow pundit and former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan also weighed in on the situation, saying that Garnacho's lack of celebration is a reflection of the culture at Manchester United. He believes that the reason Garnacho didn't celebrate is because of the hurtful words and criticisms he's received from others. Jordan called it a "self-indulgent load of old fanny" and urged Garnacho to change the narrative and embrace his success.
Despite the drama surrounding Garnacho's celebration, the win over Leicester was a great way for United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to end his stint as interim manager. The team officially welcomed their new manager, Ruben Amorim, on Monday. With the guidance of their new coach, the Red Devils will continue to strive for success on the field.
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