Posted: 00:31, November 11, 2022 | Updated: 00:48, 11 November 2022
Erik ten Hag has told Alejandro Garnazzo he needs to keep working to break into the Manchester United team after a thrilling performance in Thursday’s 4-2 win over Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup. Garnazzo came off the bench moments after Diogo Dalot’s own goal gave Villa their second lead of the night at Old Trafford but, after Marcus Rashford equalized for the home side, Garnazzo grabbed two assists as Bruno Fernandes put them in front before Scott McTominay sealed it late on. on. The 18-year-old Argentine had the Old Trafford faithful out of their seats every time he got on the ball. Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnazzo (R) had an impressive display on Thursday Erik ten Haag has told the winger to ‘keep working’ to win a place at Manchester United He set up Fernandes when Robin Olsen sent him a cross in the 78th minute and then picked out McTominay with a deep cross from the left in stoppage time. Garnako scored his first goal in United’s 1-0 win over Real Sociedad last week and it’s clear fans want to see more of him, but he has been held back by Ten Haag after missing meetings during the club’s tour before the season. the boss once again placed a marker over his stance. “It was good that he came in and showed that performance and had that impact on the game, to be able to assist, dribble and run back,” Ten Haag said. “There are some things he needs to improve, for example when we go long for the second balls. He still has things to learn but obviously we are happy with his development and he can contribute to the team. “It depends on his approach, his attitude. When he continues to work then yes, it is possible (to play more). He wants to improve every day. He needs to do the right things in his lifestyle. Has the ability “. The 18-year-old Argentine came on and got two assists against Aston Villa Ten Haag watched on as his side came from behind to beat their Premier League rivals Thursday’s win sets up a last 16 clash at home to Vincent Kompany’s Burnley and also gives United revenge for Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Villa Park – United’s first defeat since the derby defeat by Manchester City on October 2. Both sides were level in a poor first half but the match came alive after the break and Ten Haag was pleased with the spirit shown by United as they twice came from behind. “The fighting spirit is back,” he said. “The players are not robots, I know that, but what I can’t accept is that they beat you like they did on Sunday. The reaction of the team today was clear. “To come down and compete like that, I see progress in our attitude and mentality. We are moving in the right direction.’ Garnazzo celebrates with Marcus Rashford after the Englishman’s equalizer Villa’s 3-1 win at the weekend marked Unai Emery’s first game in charge, but the Spaniard had to see his second relegation as a learning experience as his side twice failed to hold onto the lead. They went ahead through Ollie Watkins in the 48th minute but allowed Anthony Martial to equalize within seconds, and the lead given to them by Diogo Dalot’s own goal in the 61st minute lasted just six minutes before Rashford struck. “For 75 minutes we played well and had chances,” he said. “The last 15 minutes was when we lost our mentality a little bit. We have to improve and work on it in the days before the Brighton game. “I learned a lot because the players gave me a lot of information in the performance. I’m not 100 per cent happy with Sunday’s performance and not tonight, but I think in both matches there were more good things than bad.’ Unai Emery was unable to repeat Aston Villa’s win over Manchester United from last weekend
