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Graeme Souness names the Manchester United attacker who ‘shows no fear’ but is ‘irritating to watch’
Graeme Souness has given his verdict on Manchester United and Argentina international winger Alejandro Garnacho.
The Liverpool legend has noted what he likes about Garnacho, but the pundit has also outlined what he finds irritating about the winger.
So, what has Graeme Souness said about Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho? Let’s take a look.
Graeme Souness’s verdict on Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has spoken highly of Alejandro Garnacho and has named the Manchester United winger as one of the five players to watch in 2024.
Souness has outlined what gets him excited about Garnacho, but the pundit has also noted what the Argentina international has to cut out from his game in order to develop and become more mature.
Garnacho has made 11 starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for United this season. The 19-year-old winger has scored three goals and given one assist in those games.
The Argentine, who played well against Aston Villa, has also scored one goal in three starts and three substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Souness told about Garnacho: “When I watch Garnacho, it looks as if there might be a real player in there. He has pace, technical ability, can finish and possesses a real boldness and confidence to take chances, as his two strikes against Aston Villa and his wonder goal at Everton proved. He’s 19 and shows no fear.
“What frustrates me about him are his theatrics and the infernal holding his hand up to his head when he has a shot at goal and it goes 10 yards wide, as if it’s a big drama. Did Ryan Giggs do that?
“To Garnacho, I say: ‘Go and dig out some tapes of Giggs, the best winger we’ve seen in Britain in modern times and the finest since George Best was wearing a United shirt.’ It’s not all about you, son. Just get on with the game.
“That theatrical stuff is not necessary and it’s not what top players do. It’s irritating to watch. If he gets rid of that nonsense, he’ll be a player worth watching, though as a teenager, he should be dipping in and out of the team and not be a main man for United.
“If we see less of him in 2024, it might actually mean United are putting their recruitment failings behind them.”
My View: Let Alejandro Garnacho be himself
In my view, pundits and fans should not be too quick to criticise Manchester United and Argentina international winger Alejandro Garnacho.
We have to remember that he is only 19 now. How were we when we were that age? We were not perfect when we were teenagers, and neither is Garnacho.
I believe that Garnacho, who worked hard against Chelsea, will improve and develop in the coming years. We have to keep on supporting him.
While Garnacho has to get more mature when he does not have a good game or misses a chance, we must be harsh on him because he shows his frustration. It shows that he cares and really wants to do well.