Premier League icon lays into Man Utd star – ‘Football is not for you’
'I don't think this is the game for him, unfortunately.'
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has slammed Alejandro Garnacho, telling the Manchester United star: ‘I don’t think football is for you.’
The ex-Watford captain took aim at Garnacho over his muted celebration after scoring late on in United’s 3-0 win over Leicester City last Sunday.
In what was Ruud van Nistelrooy’s fourth and final game as interim manager, Garnacho came off the bench and delighted the Old Trafford crowd with a stunning, curling effort.
But notably, the young winger initially did not bother to celebrate his goal, though he showed a little emotion after being embraced by his teammates.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes later explained why the Argentina international was so muted: ‘Garnacho scored a banger but didn’t celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith from some fans.
‘I told him people will always moan but lots of people like you and enjoy what you do. I told him to celebrate, it was something special. He is a special player.’
Garnacho’s actions came a few days after he was confronted by a United fan and content creator outside Old Trafford ahead of the Europa League clash against PAOK.
The supporter told Garnacho to ‘pass better’ and ‘work on his first touch’ as he signed autographs for other fans.
A video of the incident went viral on social media, with Garnacho coldly replying: ‘Why are you not playing, man?’ before walking off.
Deeney had previously defended Garnacho by labelling the supporter in question an ‘idiot’ but was scathing of the 20-year-old following his muted celebration.
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