Erik ten Hag acknowledges the positive transformation in the attitude of Manchester United’s emerging winger, Alejandro Garnacho, attributing it to overcoming some behavioral challenges. The 19-year-old showcased his prowess with a goal of the season contender against Everton, executing a spectacular overhead kick reminiscent of Wayne Rooney’s famous strike against Manchester City.
Garnacho continued to impress by providing an assist in the recent victory against Chelsea, reinforcing Ten Hag’s decision to place trust in him on the left flank over Marcus Rashford.
Reflecting on Garnacho’s development, Ten Hag shared with the media on Friday, “There were some issues (with his attitude), but young players have to learn what is needed for the lifestyle of a professional footballer. Our assessment at the start of the season was that we wanted to bring him in and wanted to give him the time to deliver what he’s doing at the moment.”
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Acknowledging the winger’s potential, Ten Hag expressed satisfaction with Garnacho’s performances, emphasizing his defensive contributions as the foundation. He highlighted the player’s evolving attacking skills, including key actions like assists and goal-scoring, crucial for an offensive player.
Garnacho, who faced criticism for commitment and attitude in the previous year, has now signed a new five-year contract in April, solidifying his status as an integral member of United’s first-team squad. The Argentine winger, who joined United’s academy from Atletico Madrid in 2020, has already earned three senior international caps for his country, indicating a promising trajectory with increased exposure to full 90-minute appearances.