Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho responded perfectly to criticism from a fan ahead of the club’s Europa League match tonight.
The Red Devils have struggled this season winning just five of their first sixteen games. It led to the sacking of Erik ten Hag last week with Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim chosen as his permanent replacement.
The 39-year-old is not taking charge until the international break though, meaning attention has turned to the players who have failed to deliver on the pitch. Supporters have been quick to criticise some members of the squad, with one pointing the finger at Garnacho despite the Argentine being United’s top goal scorer so far.
The 20-year-old is widely viewed as the bright spark amongst the group and has netted six goals across all competitions. However, this fan didn’t seem to agree and posted a video on social media of him confronting Garnacho outside Old Trafford.
In a clip reposted on X, PLANETFAZ can be heard asking Garnacho to “you’ve got to pass better today, score a goal and work on your first touch as well.” The winger remained calm while stopping to sign autographs and pose for selfies with other patient supporters.
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Just before he made his way inside the ground, he turned towards the fan and responded: “Why are you not playing man.” Garnacho has been praised for handling the situation well with one person calling the fan who can be heard an “Absolute nut job” and another saying he needs to “grow up.”
United have impressed under interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and look well placed to pick up their first win in Europe tonight having drawn their opening three games against FC Twente, FC Porto and Fenerbahce.
While Garnacho didn’t produce his best performance in Sunday’s Premier League game against Chelsea, hurling this kind of criticism towards him isn’t going to help anyone.