Alejandro Garnacho — the 21-year-old winger who swapped Manchester United red for Chelsea blue — had what pundits like to call a “statement game” on his hands. The only problem?The author wrote his statement in invisible ink. Garnacho was on a golden stage against Nottingham Forest, with the absence of Enzo Maresca who lost some of his star Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Cole Palmer. Rather, he was a part of the wallpaper to a nervous intern when he was meeting with his first boss.
According to sources, even Maresca was unimpressed with Garnacho’s half-hearted hustle, yanking him off at halftime faster than you can say “possession stats.”
Vanishing Act and Alejandro Garnacho.
This is not the performance of Garnacho despite Chelsea winning the game by 3-0. Eighteen touches in 45 minutes. One in the opponent’s box. Zero shots. Zero chances created. Somewhere, Troy Deeney was on commentary shaking his head so hard it probably registered on the Richter scale. Deeney accused Garnacho of “entitlement” — which, translated into football speak. It means he wasn’t running enough to break a sweat on FIFA Career Mode.
The Author’s Take: Talent Needs Sweat, Not Swagger
It should be clear the Alejandro Garnacho is an oozing talent. However, football is not a YouTube video making it go round the world; it is a 90-minute grind. The boy has the equipment, fast legs, a showman, the hair that promises a Ballon d’Or nomination one day, but he needs to replace his stroll with a sprint, otherwise he will continue being a half-time casualty. According to the sources, coaches of Chelsea compliment him on his skills but complain of his aggressiveness.
What Does Alejandro Garnacho have in Store?
Football’s funny that way. One week you are touted as the next big thing the following week you are trending because of all the wrong reasons. However, it is not the end of the story with Garnacho there yet his half time. Perhaps this unidentified adventure will be the shock he requires. Since there is no better thing that a Chelsea fan enjoys than a flashy winger, the audience is treated to a redemption story.
And right now, Alejandro Garnacho’s is begging to be written.
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