February 7th 2025.
According to Keane, it seems that being a substitute player is the perfect role for Manchester United's star player. In the recent FA Cup victory against Leicester City, Roy Keane expressed his lack of trust in Alejandro Garnacho to start games for the team. Despite the winger's impressive performance off the bench, Keane believes that he is not yet ready to handle the pressure of starting a game.
The match against Leicester City was a tough one for United, with a disappointing first-half display and conceding a goal to Bobby De Cordova-Reid. But things took a turn when Patrick Dorgu, who was making his debut after being signed for £25 million, was substituted at half-time for Garnacho. The young Argentina international wasted no time in making an impact on the game, using his pace and skill to trouble Leicester's defense.
In the 68th minute, Garnacho's cross eventually found its way to Joshua Zirkzee, who equalized for United. And in the dying moments of the game, Harry Maguire scored the winning goal, despite appearing to be in an offside position. Garnacho's impressive performance off the bench was a major factor in United's victory.
It's worth noting that Garnacho had fallen out of favor with manager Ruben Amorim in December and was even dropped from the squad for the game against Manchester City. However, he managed to regain his place in the team and stayed at the club during the January transfer window, despite interest from top clubs like Chelsea and Napoli.
Watching from the ITV studio, Ian Wright was surprised that Garnacho was not included in the starting lineup, given his impact in previous games as a substitute. "He comes on and you can't deal with him. He comes on with pace and attacks," Wright commented. However, Keane believes that being a substitute player still suits the young winger for now.
"I think it suits him when he comes off the bench, I don't think you can trust him when he starts," Keane stated. "But when he comes on and the team is gambling and the game is stretched, that's when he comes into his own. He puts the opposing team on the backfoot and causes chaos with his pace and attacking abilities."
In conclusion, Garnacho's performance off the bench against Leicester City was a testament to his talent and potential. While there may be doubts about his ability to start games at this point in his career, he has certainly proven himself to be a valuable asset for Manchester United when coming on as a substitute. And with interest from top clubs, it's clear that he has a bright future ahead of him.
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