Alejandro Garnacho could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a heavy tackle from Kyle Walker-Peters during Manchester United’s draw with Southampton
MIRROR
Manchester United have been rocked by the news that the injury Alejandro Garnacho sustained in Sunday’s stalemate with Southampton is worse than initially feared.
Garnacho, 18, has made a big impression after breaking into the first-team picture under Erik ten Hag this season and even earned his first senior international call-up for Argentina last week.
The talented teenager could be seen struggling after he was on the receiving end of a heavy tackle from Kyle Walker-Peters during United’s drab 0-0 draw with the Saints at the weekend. And it appears as though Garnacho, who was seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches, could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as a result of the incident.
According to TYC Sports, Garnacho was sent for tests on the issue and it appears as though the youngster’s injury is worse than first feared. The report doesn’t outline any sort of timeframe but it does note that Garnacho is now expected to miss out on Argentina’s upcoming international fixtures.
Garnacho was in contention to win his first senior cap after the winger made the decision to represent Argentina over Spain. He had harboured hopes of making Lionel Scaloni’s World Cup squad before the tournament kicked off in Qatar in November but failed to make the grade.
