Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho continues to struggle for form this season, with his numbers in the Premier League leaving much to be desired.
While he created four chances in yesterday’s defeat to Nottingham Forest, only Bruno Fernandes managed more, Garnacho’s overall season statistics paint a grim picture for the young winger.
With just one assist to his name from 29 appearances and a shot conversion rate of only 5.9%, the 20-year-old is facing a challenging period.
Despite his evident talent, Alejandro Garnacho has failed to replicate the same level of output that fans have come to expect.
His performance against Forest was a stark reminder of his ongoing issues in the final third.
Alejandro Garnacho attempted six shots in the game, which was more than his usual average of 3.5 shots per 90 minutes, but he failed to hit the target with any of them.
His expected goals (xG) of 0.25 was lower than that of Harry Maguire, who came on as a substitute.
United manager Ruben Amorim was quick to defend Garnacho after the match, emphasizing that the young winger is giving his all on the pitch.
“He is making everything.
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“He’s trying,” Amorim said.
“Sometimes you have one day that you are doing the right things, but in the final third, you are not that good, that can happen.”
However, Garnacho’s overall numbers this season suggest a deeper problem.
He ranks 72nd in the Premier League for chances created, with just 1.4 chances per 90 minutes.
Out of his 25 chances created, almost all came from open play.
Despite having a decent number of shots, his dribble success rate is the worst in the Premier League at 30.8%, completing only one out of every three dribbles he attempts.
With competition for places heating up at Old Trafford, Garnacho’s future could be in doubt unless he improves his efficiency in front of goal and with the ball at his feet.
For now, it’s clear that he has much to prove in the remainder of the season.
United fans will be hoping Garnacho can turn things around and show the potential that once made him a highly touted prospect.
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Source: Centred Devils
