Wayne Rooney thinks Alejandro Garnacho has been the standout player for Manchester United this season, but he wants to see him contribute more offensively. Rooney praised Garnacho for his performance in helping United beat Everton and win two penalties in the first half. In the beginning, he was fouled by James Tarkowski, and later his run was stopped by Ben Godfrey. He posed a continuous danger to the Everton defense from both sides of the field. The only fault that could have been pointed out about him was his hesitation when he was in a scoring position against Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. COMPARE: Upcoming matches for United juxtaposed with top four competitors. Although he acknowledged that the Argentine player needs to improve in one-on-one situations, Rooney praised his personal qualities in a post-game analysis. He pointed out that the player is very direct on the field, which is a strength, but encouraged him to be more productive in attack. Rooney mentioned that young players often have a direct style of play, which benefits the Argentine player. Godfrey’s mistake leading to the penalty was unimpressive, but in my opinion, Garnacho was the standout performer today, making notable contributions throughout the match. His off-ball work rate is excellent, as he is always willing to put in the effort. While he may make mistakes like any young player, his drive and hunger to improve have been impressive. He has the potential to further improve his performance and become a standout player for Manchester United in the future. Receive the latest updates on United’s derby matches and news directly on WhatsApp!
