Alejandro Garnacho's place in the Manchester United starting XI appears to be under threat following a cryptic message from his brother on social media.
The 19-year-old was given the nod from the start in Monday's uninspiring Premier League opener against Wolves but failed to impress and was replaced by Jadon Sancho on the hour.
Having narrowly, and controversially, beaten a Wolves side many expected to be in danger of relegation this season, Ten Hag is expected to ring the changes for Saturday evening's clash with Tottenham.
And the Argentina international, who forced his way into the starting line-up last term before sustaining an ankle injury in February, could be set for a return to the bench if his brother's post is to be believed.
Roberto Garnacho wrote on Friday: 'If you all knew things that I know you would understand more about who starts and who do not.'
United were extremely fortunate to take all three points from the game against Gary O'Neil's side.
The Red Devils travel to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium to take on a new-look Spurs team under Ange Postecoglou.
Ten Hag would have noted the London club's new-found attacking impetus and will be wary of giving up as many chances to the likes of Son Heung-min, Jams Maddison and Richarlison.
The Dutch manager could also drop new signing Mason Mount to the bench after his lacklustre debut, while Marcus Rashford is expected to continue down the middle with Rasmus Hojlund still absent through injury.
secbcdlmrs
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Alejandro Garnacho should start from the bench.
famouskesh
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Actually your Elder brother shared the news his expecting a Child with A child....HE IS JUST PLAYING BEAUTIFUL NONSENSE.😠
cotbinopsy
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just say yu want him to go to Saudi Arabia for Money
Vayikmory
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Funny
Stickle
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Garnacho's brother would do best to keep his mouth shut! Unless he has a crystal ball to tell the future. Maybe I would listen then...
Tipbcmnrt
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Mount very well in attacking..why ETH like to play him deeper?
lekaeilprz
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yes he is bench him please do his bro will never run to the press again
Yiyckntuy
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Sometime you talk the truth his brother was rght
Detroit_Vilayo
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Is this suppose to be news even, Garnacho are the moment is just a squared player. Let sancho start this evening
pudekmnty
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stupid brother, are you the coach?
AmoGmanchester
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Whoever does not play well will be benched ..that is for sure! you have to be 100% fit and play your heart out to keep up the pace and obtain full 3 pts.. Other then Man City, Newcastle is hunting for top spot so if Man U players have to be in top form this session. There is nothing to shout about if they continue to show poor form as shown last week against Wolves!
I salute you 🥳
AmoGmanchester
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Yeah true, and I think there is no problem in benching Garnacho as long as the Coach introduces him in the second half. The only challenge Garnacho and most of stars are not Clever enough on the ball.
lawcklmp
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i dont blame him garnacho it was not his day on monday each player can struggle and dont expect him to perform each and evry game.And Most of our players on monday were not on their best.
Prayingjay
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Garnacho should be left on the bench for like one month so that the brother will learn that not everything you hear or see you speak publicly about.
suceinstz
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Whoever does not play well will be benched ..that is for sure! you have to be 100% fit and play your heart out to keep up the pace and obtain full 3 pts.. Other then Man City, Newcastle is hunting for top spot so if Man U players have to be in top form this session. There is nothing to shout about if they continue to show poor form as shown last week against Wolves!
socbcdnsuy
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Changes is a must and i like Erik no nonsense approach if you don't deliver. No placer is indispensable.
Prayingjay
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Seems there is no longer fear in Manchester united squads whereby an outsider can post something like this.
Buaemnyz
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he need to be benching all the games, he is still young.. start Sancho always and from half time or 60 minutes the put garnacho in.. He can't play 90 minutes and he is always weak whenever he starts and very good from the bench
Vahabeknpu
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The all team didn’t perform well last week so they must work extra hard as a team.
khyodaskmon
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Not only Garnacho no one perform well against Wolves so he deserves to start 🔥🔥🔥
you didn't watched game cuz varane, wan bisaka, shaw, onana, antony was all good
Vupbdiklp
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My team 👍☑️
Thiop
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But who ask a brother to tell us those nonsense? always United in every no making sense topic
M_Subsay
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Possible line-up today
Yaeblpru
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It’s hard to single him out if anything it’s to protect him it’s just the start of the season and if someone starts better than you than you just have to take it and wait your chance so either way win win he has a place in the squad that was evident when we sold elanga which if you ask me if he was coached right can be a rashford type player. But was stuck in the deep end and left out to dry. Never let his head down even this starting of season pre season he was all smiling to see his teammates.
Edgaredson
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he was not good against wolves so it's fair if he won't start against spurs
Dinilpru
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Not only Garnacho no one perform well against Wolves so he deserves to start 🔥🔥🔥
Wan Bisaka was okay.
Dinilpru
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He was 💯 lost versus Wolves I couldn't believe my eyes 😭😭.
Duubmoru
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Not only Garnacho no one perform well against Wolves so he deserves to start 🔥🔥🔥
Davidi09
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Yes because his good coming from bench
Buchano
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He didn’t perform well last game and he was just playing selfish games
denbdimn
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He should come on as a sub
true.He always proves to be a threat to defenders whenever he's brought on from the bench.
jamrockballer
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4:3:3 mount and Antony as wingers then Rashaford as no 9 Best Man U lineup
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the left side is going to be poor defensively
Rumawa
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this boy is so overrated
jamrockballer
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4:3:3 mount and Antony as wingers then Rashaford as no 9 Best Man U lineup
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the left sis going to be weak defensively
kuyacklnsz
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He should come on as a sub
true
jamrockballer
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The attack and midfield played poorly Changes have to be made so Sancho brother should stop making insinuations. He should be Be fair in his assessments
Victorspurs
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4:3:3 mount and Antony as wingers then Rashaford as no 9 Best Man U lineup
jamrockballer
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He is still young and inexperienced. Ten Hag is using him correctly. He has to earn that starting position. What he has done with Bissaka and Dalot has caused them to improve on the weak side of their games. The same will happen with Garnacho, Rashford and Sancho.
akane111
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already u are not always good at first half
mbudzeni
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He should come on as a sub