Not sure what that means?
Alejandro Garnacho
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Not sure what that means?
He probably means a head coach who will create a team dynamic at first team level where we see a team that is well drilled when it comes to applying coordinated pressure off the ball, whilst also creating conditions for us to impose ourselves on the ball in offensive transitions, which would hopefully lead to us controlling both offensive and defensive transitions.
So that will potentially create a much better team environment for a young player to potentially thrive in and learn the tactical side, due to the head coach creating conditions which are routinely adopted at the most successful clubs in the world.
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his name fills me with confidence that he will win the balloon door.
Great reply Adnan.Agreed. He looks very talented.
However, I’ve been thinking recently that it might be a good thing if he stays under the radar for a while.
Kids like Mason Greenwood have been all over the news for years, and it’s at least possible that this may have contributed to the toxic world view he seems to have developed.
Damn, though— looks like you and me have blown it, remember the geese….
Best name in the reserves behind Hannibal.
I agree about Garnacho looking good (along with Mainoo).
I'm increasingly impressed with his pace, footwork and finishing. And also, he seems a player that has good composure and confidence on the ball which bodes well.
You get plenty of quick but raw youngsters who don't possess (or ever develop) composure and end product. Garnacho seems to have a decent level of it already, while also possessing good pace and technique.
Not a cert to make it to the first team, but he definitely has potential.
I'm increasingly impressed with his pace, footwork and finishing. And also, he seems a player that has good composure and confidence on the ball which bodes well.
You get plenty of quick but raw youngsters who don't possess (or ever develop) composure and end product. Garnacho seems to have a decent level of it already, while also possessing good pace and technique.
Not a cert to make it to the first team, but he definitely has potential.
Cover all the bases - smart.
Actually I'm not as impressed with him as many on here seems to be. I''m somewhat impressed however his final balls/decision makings are questionable at times and he's relatively wasteful. Would not put him on the same category with Elanga for example. Better than the likes of Emeran though.
That's my biggest problem with him, although I think he can develop in that department. But he is odd sometimes. He can just dribble past three players then hit the corner flag with his shot.
Just scored against Chelsea in the under 18 Premier League Cup.
I know what you mean, I do feel like he's improved his consistency in some aspects but then the other things are wildly inconsistent, there's definitely something there to work with.
Just saw a clip of his goal against Everton U-18s 
There have been a few players from the academy that seems to have suddenly taken a huge jump in their development. Coaching or players hitting a tipping point in their development cycle?
Hard to say, Ramazani a few years ago is another one exploded to life after a pretty underwhelming first season. With Garnacho he was beginning to show promise by the end of last season so could just be a case of settling/adapting.
With the Spanish boys I think that's the case. But someone like Elanga, he seemed to have gone up a few notches after the injury. I wonder if its the coaching too? Travis Binnon got promoted into the U18 . Maybe its just a coincidence.
Good observation. So many U18 players have taken a big step up recently. Gore, Fredricson, Oyedele, Mainoo, Garnacho to name a few.
Manucho Goncalves in with a shout?
Bebe even - sounds like a proper old school football legend's name
There are a handful of youngsters in that squad, that will be sorted out eventually. They just nominated them to give them a taste, probably to decide for Argentina in the future, as i assume most will be eligible to play for another or more countries.
That's still promising to be on a list of 7 or 8 young players Argentina want to call up.
Great experience that. Well done to the lad.
He still needs some work but think he will be a big big player for us in the future if he's given a chance
Great stuff Alejandro, hope you enjoy your time with them!
It's a pre-squad, the definite squad will follow.
If he gets the chance to train with Messi will be good for him.
You mean if Messi gets chance to train with him, it'll be good for Messi
I bet he gets asked -- who is better? Ronaldo or Messi at the camp.
He looks talented to me. Hope he develops well here and could replace Rashford/Greenwood soon.
Is it likely he will get some minutes this season?
Not at all
Last game of the season, 15-minute cameo.
30 mins in the Europa league group stage next season, then a loan in January to a championship, marred by injuries and sub-par performances.
He’s going to be exceptional. I’d rather him off the bench than Lingard for the rest of the season.
Beautiful goal last night. Looks promising.
Better than Rashford
Absolutely, same can be applied to Mejbri.
So refreshing to see a striker who knows where the goal is but also gets about the place, tackling, kicking and fouling defenders. It’s been infuriating how little we see this at a first team level, when it’s such a feature of the two best teams in the league