Alejandro Garnacho shines as Brentford beat a heavily rotated Manchester United side 4-3 in the Premier League clash on Sunday. United boss Ruben Amorim used the game to rest the majority of his first-team players, prioritising the Europa League competition.
The Red Devils have endured a horrible campaign, currently 15th in the Premier League table, well below their immense stature. United have lost 16 Premier League games from 35 matches, drawing nine times and winning only 10 games this season.
However, the Europa League remains a chance for Amorim to salvage something and win a trophy with the Red Devils. For United, the Europa League is also their path to next season’s Champions League, which could play a pivotal role.
The Champions League competition is not just highly coveted by the top players, but also provides a big financial source. Amorim needs every source to help his project at the club, with a potential squad overall awaiting them next summer.
As one of the few players who started against Athletic Club, Garnacho completed the whole game and fought for United. The 20-year-old has faced criticism for producing inconsistent performances for the Red Devils this season, despite featuring regularly this season.
The Argentine has made 54 appearances in all competitions for United, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists this season. Garnacho scored United’s second goal against Brentford in the 82nd minute and also created the assist for the first goal.
According to Fotmob, Garnacho created the most chances (five) for United against Brentford during the game. The 20-year-old made 39 passing attempts with 79% passing accuracy, making two passes into the final third.
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Garnacho had 54 touches with six inside the opposition box, along with one accurate cross, highlighting his desire to impact the game. The Argentina international also won two duels, completed three defensive actions, one clearance and made five recoveries.