Alejandro Garnacho has been slammed by an ex-Man Utd star over his attitude, with questions also raised over whether Matheus Cunha is the right man to turn their fortunes around
A former Manchester United star has slammed Alejandro Garnacho's behaviour and warned that Matheus Cunha may be another "mercenary" signing. Garnacho is understood to have been told by Ruben Amorim that he does not feature in his plans for next season.
The 20-year-old winger was left out of the squad for United's 2-0 win over Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season. It came after he publicly expressed his frustration at being benched for the club's Europa League final defeat by Tottenham.
Garnacho has now been slammed by former United and Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster, who accused him of being self-centred. Foster made his comments after negatively comparing the Argentina international's actions after the final to those of Spurs goalscorer Brennan Johnson.
Speaking on his Fozcast podcast, he said: "I watched the Europa League final and you've got Brennan Johnson doing his interview after the game. He just looks like a lovely, hardworking, honest kid. You can tell with the way he's speaking that he's a team player. He might not have the ability of Garnacho…but he'll outwork him, I guarantee you.
"The full-time whistle goes and he sits down on the floor. He doesn't try to interact with any of his teammates or try to console them. It's all about him, him, him, him. Brennan Johnson is a team player. Give me him ten times out of ten. Garnacho? No chance."
United have a crucial transfer window ahead of them after their disastrous season came to an end. Amorim addressed supporters after the Villa game to apologise and promised that "the good days are coming".
The Red Devils have already started to make moves ahead of next season, with Matheus Cunha widely expected be the first name through the door as part of their rebuild. The Wolves forward is reportedly set to be handed a long-term contract until 2030 with the option of an additional 12 months.
It follows United showing their willingness to trigger the Brazilian's £62.5m release clause. However, while the club is hoping Cunha's arrival will bring some much-needed firepower, Foster believes the signing could turn out to be a bad decision after questioning the player's attitude.
He said: "It's more of the same. They need to get back to basics. I'd rather, as a United fan, have good, honest, hardworking lads that might not have the ability of Cunha or Garnacho, but I know they're going to do it professionally and they're going to be there to stand up and be counted when needed.
"I think United failing to get Champions League football and the money that brings just opens them up to this mercenary level of player signing. You're going to get problems down the line."
Cunha has sent a message to Wolves fans following the end of the season - which appears to signal his departure. "Wolves, what can I say to you?" he said. "What an incredible season. We didn’t get to where you deserve to be, but we did everything we could to make you proud. I love these guys.
"Individually, it was the best season of my life. All of this was only possible because of all the dedication and love I have for this club. I became the Brazilian with the most goals in a Premier League season, along with @roberto_firmino and @gabriel.martinelli.
"I made mistakes and got things right, but always because I lived this club so much. All I ever wanted was to do the impossible for Wolves. Another one is over. And thank you all for all the affection."
WNMessi1989
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Because this Garnacho guy look up to CR7 - that’s the problem. He didn’t just learn the good thing of CR7, he follow the bad too. CR7 doesn’t know how his behaviour impact the younger generations. Social media and journalists gotta be humble too.
muoabdkpz
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His career will fade away once he moves from United
The_Red_DeviIs
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garnacho to Leeds
You’re easily the dumbest newbie on this app 🤡
The_Red_DeviIs
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Ben Foster 🤡🤡🤡
miycilyz
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I would play Garnacho and Mouth with Hodlund in front against Tottenham in the final, play Amad at wing back where he is very very creative and dominant, bench Dorgu Play Shaw in that position, while Lindelof plays in the centre half instead of Shaw that Amorim played. Garnacho should just calm down. Meanwhile journalists and writers please focus on other clubs. Since last twelve years, what the media has been reporting about Man U is always negative. They find faults to report about Manchester United. Repent Media
For your mind you are better than Amorin. PL coach of the year.
Tonybiz
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What’s wrong with ppl saying Garnacho should’ve started? 😂😂 bro scored no single goal after group stage and I’m not even sure he scored more than 1 goal throughout the tournament. Go check from beginning of quarter finals to semis. United starts scoring after subbing him off 😂 Don’t be delusional because everybody knows he’s good from bench and that’s what the coach wanted to utilize but he wants 20years instead
Tonybiz
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What’s wrong with ppl saying Garnacho should’ve started? 😂😂 bro scored no single goal after group stage and I’m not even sure he scored more than 1 goal throughout the tournament. Go check from beginning of quarter finals to semis. United starts scoring after subbing him off 😂 Don’t be delusional because everybody knows he’s good from bench and that’s what the coach wanted to utilize but no he’s complaining of 20mins + extra time. No he should’ve gotten 20years 😂😂
Tonybiz
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Ben, keep quiet, it pains a lot coz Ganarcho send us to final and all what the coach could do was to bench him while we United fans needed him most. why all ex-man United players talk too much
You know nothing about football! How did Ganarcho send you to final 😂😂 bro scored no single goal after group stage and I’m not even sure he scored more than 1 goal throughout the tournament. Go check from beginning of quarter finals to semis. United starts scoring after subbing him off 😂 Don’t be delusional because everybody knows he’s good from bench and that’s what the coach wanted to utilize but he wants 20years instead
Tonybiz
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How can you compare Johnson who played full time with Alejandro Garnacho who was given only twenty minutes
What’s wrong with 20mins ? He played almost all the league games and have just 5 or 6 goals to his name. Wake up ppl!! He’s been sh*t all this time. And if the coach has plans to start him from bench then wtf is he to say such crap ?😏 regardless if the coach plans went wrong or not
sanadklpt
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Garnacho behaving exactly like his idol 😂at least Ronaldo started his nonsense at the end of his career... It's always the coach's choice to play you or not... He's the 1st to be axe if results are not good. But social media players love creating contents
ranbilnuy
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i remembered under Eric Ten Hag he punished him because of indiscipline this guy attitude is not good and his brother is behind everything
Guandong42
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How can you compare Johnson who played full time with Alejandro Garnacho who was given only twenty minutes
sowbdeikru
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But this dud supposed to b a bright prospect.
makenziefoster33
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garnacho to Leeds
dannie17
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Ben, keep quiet, it pains a lot coz Ganarcho send us to final and all what the coach could do was to bench him while we United fans needed him most. why all ex-man United players talk too much
You'll be a bad coach, bad player and the worst football analyst
Dadademtuy
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Ben, keep quiet, it pains a lot coz Ganarcho send us to final and all what the coach could do was to bench him while we United fans needed him most. why all ex-man United players talk too much
You have zero knowledge about football
Yumcelmo
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Ben, keep quiet, it pains a lot coz Ganarcho send us to final and all what the coach could do was to bench him while we United fans needed him most. why all ex-man United players talk too much
IronU
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I would play Garnacho and Mouth with Hodlund in front against Tottenham in the final, play Amad at wing back where he is very very creative and dominant, bench Dorgu Play Shaw in that position, while Lindelof plays in the centre half instead of Shaw that Amorim played. Garnacho should just calm down. Meanwhile journalists and writers please focus on other clubs. Since last twelve years, what the media has been reporting about Man U is always negative. They find faults to report about Manchester United. Repent Media
Zoucekmrs
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i love you
Zoucekmrs
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😂😂
SaddeeqShehu
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I must say garnacho should've stand and face every hard time just like CR7 during his day of playing for Manchester United when he was 20 things doesn't always go as you wish , but hard working will play a very strong role
Rhema10
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Leave professional now out of it, and let's go with the result. Man U needs hardworking and brilliant footballers to win the premier league
fiebeipru
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english pundits, hate other nations, useless english players
ur right,thats wat i always c from them.they dnt want any player who is not one of them
Kitacdkruy
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manchaster united never win premia league because they are buying bad striker. if you want to win by victor
musblnsuyz
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Even Forster has become relevant. United has suffered
Natdempst
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english pundits, hate other nations, useless english players