May 30th 2024.
As summer approaches, the future looks busy for young talent Alejandro Garnacho at Manchester United. The 19-year-old winger has caught the eye of many with his impressive performance under the helm of manager Erik ten Hag during the 2023-24 season. His remarkable contribution of 10 goals and five assists, including a stunning Goal of the Season against Everton and a crucial goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, has firmly established him as a key member of the first-team.
But Garnacho's success has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. Despite being born in Madrid, he has chosen to represent Argentina and has already made five senior appearances for the national team since his debut last summer. And now, with the Copa America and the Olympics on the horizon, he could have a very eventful summer ahead.
Argentina, who are currently the world champions, will be competing in both the Copa America and the Olympics. And according to reports, their coach Javier Mascherano has already made the decision to include Garnacho in both squads. The Copa America is set to kick off in June, with the Olympics following shortly after in July. This means that if ten Hag is still in charge at United, he may face a difficult decision in terms of team selection and managing players' workload.
For Garnacho, this could mean a quick turnaround between the two competitions, as the Olympics will be held from 25 July to 9 August, just one week before the new Premier League season kicks off. The winger could also find himself in a similar situation to Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who has also been called up for both the Copa America and the Olympics.
However, clubs do have the option to block their players from participating in international tournaments, as seen with Arsenal's William Saliba. And it remains to be seen whether United will allow Garnacho to join the Argentine squads. Similar issues could also arise for other teams, as France may face challenges in securing the release of Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga for the Olympics.
As the situation unfolds, United fans will be eagerly waiting for updates on Garnacho's availability for both the Copa America and the Olympics. Meanwhile, rumours are circulating about the club's potential interest in sacking ten Hag, despite his successful season. And with the new Premier League season fast approaching, it seems like there may be some tough decisions to be made for both the club and its players. But for now, all eyes are on Garnacho and whether he will have a chance to shine on the international stage this summer.
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