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It was obvious to everyone that it wouldn’t have mattered - he was never going to reach that ball.Pretty much.
He did play two brilliant balls across that there was no one there for, one where Hojlund should have kept running and another where there was no one coming in at the back post.
The last part is true, not the first one. Look at the stat @V.O. posted - he simply doesn’t pass the ball. It’s obvious he needs to learn that to become betterI disagree. He usaully gets about half as many assists as he does goals. Thats not the sign of a player who is too greedy or does not make the right decisions often.
As usual though because its United and we don’t score alot everything is micro analysed
I would love to have seen Walcott attempt that bicycle kick at Goodison Park.Pretty good at getting in goal scoring positions pretty meh at everything else. He's a less pacey, hardworking Theo Walcott which is a very useful player but hardly the star some think he'll be.
He definitely has. He already has 5 goals this season. He’s becoming much more productive, and developing a ‘clutch’ gene.He's great for his age, but hasn't taken his game any further from last season, I feel. Needs adding strength first and foremost, so some off season gym work would benefit.
Yup, he should have 2 more goals too. Poor finish against Fulham (not a great pass but should've scored) and that bloody goal that hit Zirkzee.He definitely has. He already has 5 goals this season. He’s becoming much more productive, and developing a ‘clutch’ gene.
People forget he just turned 20 ffs. Unless you’re generational, wingers tend to start to shine around 25/26 years old. We have a special player on our hands.
It was obvious to everyone that it wouldn’t have mattered - he was never going to reach that ball.
I don’t think the goal makes up for Garnacho never passing the ball when he has even the slightest possibility of hitting the goal himself. We could’ve had more goals if he bothered to look for his teammates sometimes.
At some point a lot of these things shouldn’t matter. If a player is supposed to be a starter he’s going to be examined through that lens, you can’t just excuse issues or poor performance away with “well he’s an academy lad, didn’t cost much”. Not saying he was poor this weekend, just more so that he’s more than experienced at this point and doesn’t deserve kiddie gloves for irrelevant reasons.Tough crowd some of you lot.
Cost us next to nothing, developed through the academy and now a premier league quality player (and international) at 20.
Still developing.
At what point do you feel these things don’t matter?At some point a lot of these things shouldn’t matter. If a player is supposed to be a starter he’s going to be examined through that lens, you can’t just excuse issues or poor performance away with “well he’s an academy lad, didn’t cost much”. Not saying he was poor this weekend, just more so that he’s more than experienced at this point and doesn’t deserve kiddie gloves for irrelevant reasons.
If and when he gets his decision making right of when to shoot and when passing is the better option we will have some player . Further down the line I think he will end up in madrid.No fullback would look forward to playing against him. He is a nuisance as well as a threat, we need more of that sort.
I don't think so. They already have Vinicius, and when they replace him there will most likely be another left winger out there that is a fair bit better than Garnacho.If and when he gets his decision making right of when to shoot and when passing is the better option we will have some player . Further down the line I think he will end up in madrid.
At what point do you feel these things don’t matter?
He’s still a young rotational player though and he is still developing.When discussing performances? After a solid 2 seasons of experience I think the kiddie gloves should come off with regards to young players. Of course that doesn’t mean Garnacho can’t still improve (he’s still only 20), but he’s a full fledged international and consistent starter in our team, so the standard is higher than some young rotational player still adapting to the game at this level.
No kidding, he's still one of the few players we have that looks like he can produce goal.Tough crowd some of you lot.
Cost us next to nothing, developed through the academy and now a premier league quality player (and international) at 20.
Still developing.
No kidding, he's still one of the few players we have that looks like he can produce goal.
What does the caf think about playing him as an out and out striker?
It’s definitely a concern as the lack of tactical excellence over the past decade has resulted in a systemic issue which produces or developed players to play with blinkers on and as solo performers. Rashford is the prime example of someone who typically plays by himself and is incapable of high level combination play. So let’s hope Garnacho can overcome that hurdle and we as a team can also help him with better management in this regard. Sometimes players have that potential and sometimes they don’t.Maybe im harsher because I watch Barcelona regularly. But I cant help but compare him with Yamal. At this moment, him and Lamine are in two different planets when it comes to team play.
He is either severely improves his shooting and his lack of team play doesnt matter or needs to improve and look up and others more.
3 assists as well, and a team leader with 8 G/AHe already has 5 goals this season.
No fullback would look forward to playing against him. He is a nuisance as well as a threat, we need more of that sort.
Goals isn't the sole measurement for player development or progression.The resemblance between him and Ronaldo's first seasons is incredible.
Ronaldo:
03/04 6 goals in 40 games, 0.15 GPG, 18 years old.
04/05 9 goals in 50 games, 0.18 GPG, 19 years old.
Garnacho:
22/23 5 goals in 34 games, 0.147 GPG, 18 years old.
23/24 10 goals in 50 games, 0.2 GPG, 19 years old.
The resemblance between them doesn't end with stats, their determination and drive is also very similar, both were very raw and unpolished at this stage of their career. Granted Cristiano was more naturally gifted but that's pretty much the only difference. How there are people claiming he doesn't progress enough or not good enough when he is on the exact same trajectory as one of the best footballers of all time is beyond me.
You don’t win league points with expected decision making, Grand Vizier.Goals isn't the sole measurement for player development or progression.
I find his decision making to still be a weakness of his, and not particularly improved since he broke through.
This right here is the biggest problem with United and the fanbase. Football has moved on from individual players playing against their fullbacks and being a nuisance.
Ffs guys, assess players on their ability to pass, play well in a team rather than their individual stats.
Wild take. But fair play to you.This right here is the biggest problem with United and the fanbase. Football has moved on from individual players playing against their fullbacks and being a nuisance.
Ffs guys, assess players on their ability to pass, play well in a team rather than their individual stats.
This right here is the biggest problem with United and the fanbase. Football has moved on from individual players playing against their fullbacks and being a nuisance.
Ffs guys, assess players on their ability to pass, play well in a team rather than their individual stats.
He just isn’t that good, a few great strikes but throwing his arms around like prime Ronaldo when he doesn’t get the ball then giving away the next ball with a shite pass.
Utd need an upgrade on rubbish like this
