Ruben: Garnacho is doing the right things

Friday 04 April 2025 13:30

Ruben Amorim is confident that Alejandro Garnacho is doing the right things to improve at Manchester United.

Our head coach was assessing Garnacho ahead of the 196th Manchester derby. The 20-year-old forward famously netted in one of our most memorable derby victories of recent times, last year’s Emirates FA Cup final victory at Wembley. He also scored in our Community Shield encounter back in August, before a defeat on penalties.

Garnacho has been a consistent presence for United under Amorim, playing in a variety of positions as he’s adjusted to the new boss’s demands and style of play.

Ruben accepted that the Argentina international needs to boost his numbers this season, but insists he has the right attitude and approach.

“I think he’s doing the right things,” Ruben said, when questioned on Garnacho in his pre-derby press conference.

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“Of course, like any player in our team, he has to choose better, especially in the last third. We have to improve, all the players have to improve. Maybe Bruno [Fernandes] is the one who can do something — an assist or scoring goals — very easily.

“So we have to improve as a team to help Garnacho, but Garnacho is improving the way he defends, the way he runs, so he’s working hard. He needs to score more goals and assists, that is clear, but so do the other guys.

“I see him as a young kid who wants to improve, is improving but is not in the great moment in that department, like the other guys on the team.”

Back in December, Alejandro was left out of United’s squad for our 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. He was immediately reinstated to the side soon after.

With another derby coming around, it’s clearly a good opportunity for Garnacho to show what he’s capable of.

Ruben: Garnacho is doing the right things