Manchester United head into the 2024 October international break with their confidence levels at a low after the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. It now appears that young winger Alejandro Garnacho might’ve suffered some kind of an issue in that game.
Manchester United Youngster Alejandro Garnacho Pulls Out Of International Duty
Why Did Garnacho Withdraw From International Commitments?
The Argentine winger played for the entirety of the Red Devils’ goalless stalemate at Villa Park and had a few bright moments, even though he failed to provide a goal or assist for his side in the game. As per Fabrizio Romano, Garnacho will not be able to play for the Argentina national team during the international break after suffering from “discomforts”.
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He adds that the national team boss Lionel Scaloni is going to take him out of his squad for Argentina’s upcoming matches in the international break and replace him with someone else.
Romano also claims that Garnacho will be assessed by the United medical staff to determine the extent of his injury and how his recovery plan will go like. This comes after Erik ten Hag witnessed Harry Maguire hobble off at half-time in the draw against Villa while summer signing Noussair Mazraoui also sustained an injury, which forced him to go off at the break.
How Has Garnacho Reacted To This Set-Back?
The young winger is clearly gutted to not represent his national team in the October international break due to the issue he sustained in the previous match. He has revealed the reason for having to pull out of the Argentine squad, stating: “I had knee problems in the last two matches, and I won’t be able to be with the national team. I hope to recover soon so I can be on the next date.”
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Garnacho has had a mixed start to the 2024/25 campaign. He scored in United’s loss to Manchester City in the Community Shield final but has only been able to score one goal and provide one assist in the first seven Premier League games of the new campaign. The Argentine, who is rumoured to earn £50,000-a-week wages at Old Trafford, will hope to recover before the Red Devils’ next game against Brentford on 18 October.
