Alejandro Garnacho has been compared to three Manchester United legends - including Cristiano Ronaldo - after producing another eye-catching moment against Aston Villa.
Summoned from the bench at Old Trafford on Thursday night, the Argentina talent provided two assists during his 30-minute cameo including an inch-perfect ball for Scott McTominay to round off the scoring. United booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a deserved 4-2 victory.
Garnacho took centre stage post-match following his introduction. After showcasing his dribbling and finishing vs Real Sociedad seven days ago - when scoring his first goal for the club - on this outing he displayed another side to his game with those two assists.
It was enough to see him namedropped with Ronaldo, David Beckham and George Best - not bad company.
Speaking on radio station talkSPORT, former Sunderland man Micky Gray said: "Erik ten Hag put him on the biggest stage and he come up with the goods after coming off the bench. All of his teammates going up to him, patting him on the back and giving him a hug.
"What a ball into the box. It was like it was in slow-motion going into the area."
Gray added: "It's outstanding, it doesn't get better than that - it's Beckham-esque from the other side of the pitch. He's a wonderkid and there's no question in my mind."
Addressing the United starlet at full-time, commentator Hugh Woozencroft continued: "These fans have been off their seats before for the likes of George Best and Cristiano Ronaldo - and Alejandro Garnacho is the new name. He might be wearing the number 7 shirt in a couple of seasons."
hiokmopry
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Imagine Greenwood is still with us.... Sigh... We could have two excellent young prospects in the 1st team..... Sorry I still miss mason... Stupid kid blew his future away.... Sigh....
Desmond55
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He was so amazing last match with Aston villa he just need to get more stronger
FootballChief
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So we bought Sancho for 80M only for Academy product Gernacho to bench him
kioacknsu
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who is to wear the no 7 btn Garnacho and Anthony?
Leolion111
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They are going to do that man they kill the morale and send them on loan to championship just like they are doing with amad. They same hype they created and then everyone knows he plays for sunderland and rarely gets a start there too
I hope that doesn’t happen to him,he has ignore every word that’s the only way
Dinhostone
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too much overhype,!!!!!
Deepak228
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I hope you guys won’t kill this lad with your fake hype, pls we don’t need your praises coz it’s you people who be quick in criticizing him if he makes a little mistake so we don’t need your comment
They are going to do that man they kill the morale and send them on loan to championship just like they are doing with amad. They same hype they created and then everyone knows he plays for sunderland and rarely gets a start there too
Emchi
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Guys all the young boy to mature gradually with spirit of football. Don't put pressure on him to be like anyone else. GGMU on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Leolion111
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I hope you guys won’t kill this lad with your fake hype, pls we don’t need your praises coz it’s you people who be quick in criticizing him if he makes a little mistake so we don’t need your comment
N0_N0NsENSE
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I fear the English culture of hyping will burden the Argentine gem. Let him enjoy and grow at his own speed. 🙏🙏
Moaacdiruz
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I hope Argentina include him in the squad
nope he's too raw for this year's wc
S100K
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Stop overhying the kid and allow him i to concentrate on his development. It's too early to start comparing him with lagends.
Sadate22
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You people should stop fooling him and leave him concentrate on his future. Comparing him with LEGENDS may create lack of self confidence
Official_Baldwin
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Garnacho after being compared with Ronaldo and other united lagends be like.....
AlameenMalami
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I hope Argentina include him in the squad