Manchester United arguably played their best football of the season against Chelsea on Wednesday with Alejandro Garnacho starring.
From start to finish, Manchester United were so good against what admittedly is a poor Chelsea side.
From minute one, Erik ten Hag‘s new front three were immense in the press and United probably could have had at least four at half-time.
Scott McTominay scored twice as United won 2-1, however, the Scot isn’t the one stealing the headlines and instead, his 19-year-old teammate is.
Alejandro Garnacho ran both Marc Cucurella and Reece James ragged all game long and was the creator of the winning goal with a delightful cross.
After the game, fans have been on social media raving about the Argentine international’s display.
Garnacho was impeccable
After Garnacho ripped Chelsea’s right side apart, fans were on X to share their verdicts on the winger.
One fan gave a full review on the wingers display: “Alejandro Garnacho should be proud, absolutely run himself into the ground tonight. Should have scored more, decision-making could be better, should have had some more assists — but he’s been absolutely relentless. Never stops trying, never gives up. My type of winger.”
A second fan admitted the performance wasn’t perfect, but that Garnacho was great: “Despite not taking his chances, Garnacho has been electric tonight. Brilliant on the left. And one of the bright sparks of Man Utd’s season. Garnacho ran Chelsea ragged this evening.”
Another preached that he’s earned his spot as a starter: “Safe to say Garnacho should be a guaranteed starter.”
Meanwhile, one fan predicted Marcus Rashford could struggle to get his position back: “If Garnacho keeps playing like this Rashford has to find another sport.”
These comments really tell the entire story of the Garnacho and Rashford situation with the Argentine proving himself too good to drop.
Alejandro Garnacho vs Chelsea
Garnacho was an absolute revelation for United against Chelsea and his stats tell the full story as seen on SofaScore.
The winger made three key passes and created one big chance which tells the story of his creative night and an assist was what he deserved.
Despite those being impressive he could’ve made more assists and also came close to scoring on quite a few occasions including a fumbled one-on-one and also an impressive curling effort from the edge of the box.
He has been immense for United since establishing himself as a starter, and it looks almost impossible for Rashford to start on the left right now.
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