Manchester United secured a comfortable 3-1 win over RC Lens, with goals coming from Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Casemiro.
The victory marked a return to form for United after enduring three consecutive defeats during their tour in the United States.
Alejandro Garnacho proved to be Man United’s main attacking threat in the game, despite not scoring. Playing on the left, he displayed liveliness and danger throughout.
As revealed by the club’s official website, the Argentine was declared the Man of the Match for his strong display right from the first-half whistle.
Despite Mason Mount missing a significant opportunity in the early stages of the match, it was Garnacho who demonstrated his pace and skill to create a clear-cut chance for his teammate. Unfortunately, Mount couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity, leading to a missed chance for the Red Devils.
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Highlights of Alejandro Garnacho’s great game vs Lens today 🌟🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/CXDrrS6kn8
— centredevils. (@centredevils) August 5, 2023
Garnacho featured for 68 minutes before being substituted for Jadon Sancho. During his time on the pitch, he showcased impressive passing accuracy, successfully completing 16 out of 18 passes, amounting to 89%.
The 20-year-old also took four shots and created two scoring opportunities. He demonstrated his skill with a remarkable dribble, running the length of the pitch to assist Antony for United’s second goal in the match.
Garnacho is an excellent option on the counter-attack, utilizing his ability to receive long passes behind the defence and exploit the space.
Positioned wide, he showcases the qualities of a classic winger, confidently taking on his full-back, and making penetrating runs into the box.
The upcoming Premier League season holds great significance for the young player as he appears set to secure a regular starting position under Ten Hag.
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For Garnacho, the key to progress lies in achieving consistency and converting goal-scoring opportunities. Whether he creates chances for himself or benefits from the team’s efforts, finding the back of the net on a regular basis will be crucial for his development.
