Erik Ten Hag reveals the reason why Garnacho is not a starter at Manchester United

Alejandro Garnacho is one of the most important talents that Manchester United has. The young Argentine has been one of the great revelations in the last season and it was expected that in 2023/24, the resurgence of the footballer would be born again. However, the player is not getting the desired amount of minutes and the reason behind it is revealed. Something that Erik ten Hag himself was in charge of stating.

Alejandro Garnacho's situation at Manchester United is already bordering on worrying. The 19-year-old winger started the season as a starter, but lost the position in a surprising way and now some players like Facundo Pellistri are above him in consideration. The Argentine had finished last season as one of the Red Devils' most interesting players and everything indicated that he would excel in 2023/24, but Erik Ten Hag seems to have clipped his wings.

This is a question that draws attention and that is precisely what the Red Devils coach was asked about in the press conference prior to the duel with Crystal Palace for the Premier League. “I think everyone likes it. I like him, but we have to demand and push him all the time because we know he can perform at a high level. It is something that has to be demonstrated day by day. We played with him as a starter at the beginning of the season, but his contribution was not good enough. Afterwards he had some good performances and I think he can be decisive because he has great qualities,” he explained.

Ten Hag and Manchester United current situation

Now, United has just beaten Crystal Palace 3-0 in the League Cup and in that match Garnacho not only started, but also opened the scoring in the 21st minute in what was his first goal scorer in this course. However, despite that goal and Erik's words in the preview, Alejandro was sent to the substitute bench for this Saturday's clash. If the outlook does not change, it is almost a fact that Garna could leave despite having a contract until 2028.