Garnacho, an increasingly tamed rebel

Alejandro Garnacho (19) is synonymous with rebellion and mischief. The end of Manchester United He always stands for his football and his actions. In his short career there was a moment when he was more of a hero for his behavior on the field of play than his goals, dribbles and assists. However, that was gradually left behind. Yes, the essence does not disappear and the rebellion continues and will continue, the ego and the look at CR7, his idol. But all this is accompanied by filigrees, changes of rhythm, dribbles and productivity for the team. He was a rebel tamed little by little Ten Hagswho becomes a football father to him.

Garnacho, born in Madrid, to a Spanish father and Argentine mother, which is why he chose to become an Albiceleste international, from a young age he surprised everyone who saw him with the ball at his feet. Anyone who has played soccer knows that a dribbler is born, not made, and in his case he was born with that ability. He started playing on Arroyomolinos Municipal School, continued at Getafe until 2015 and signed for Atlético de Madrid, where it was felt that he had first-team potential. However, as soon as he turned 16, the minimum age to sign a professional contract, he suddenly left Atleti after the pandemic and He went to England to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo, his idol

The Argentine international has never hidden how much he idolizes the ‘bug’, hence the nickname ‘little bug’. He imitates him in terms of football – when CR7 was at United and was a winger – and also in his actions. Portuguese is your reference for good and not so good. The positive thing is that it keeps the culture of work and the hunger to be better every day, that’s why it thrives, something that Ten Hag greatly appreciates:”I love working with him, and the other young players. He is talented and loves challenges. He is brave and confident. He has great potential, so we need him to work every day to achieve it. But he doesn’t know what it’s like to play at the highest level every three days, how to have a good performance in every game. There are some aspects of his game that he needs to improve, but he has the quality to do it.’‘.

Grenache He is one of those devils who receives from the wing and challenges his opponents, with one dribble, two, three or however many are needed. He thinks he is good, he trusts him and since he has the football conditions to overcome rivals, he does it. He is a real playful guy. Furthermore, it is having continuity. That’s why he hasn’t missed a game since October, something his coach explained thusly: ”I think you can do that. It depends on him if he can maintain concentration and work hard in both games and training, something that is difficult for younger and inexperienced players. If you keep your focus and your attitude you will go far.’‘

On Saturday, in the victory (2-0) against Everton, he caused two penalties, which ended up scoring the team’s two goals. He has more and more influence on his team’s scores. This season in 37 games he scored five goals and provided three assists. It’s clear proof that numbers don’t always indicate a player’s contribution. Without further ado, the two penalties inflicted do not count as assists, but they are variations, exactly what Garnacho is, a tamed rebel.