Alejandro Garnacho

Manchester United's 18-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho has confirmed he will be out of action for several weeks.

“This is part of football and our profession; however, I am already focused in my recovery. “I am disappointed to also miss the opportunity to be with my teammates of the Argentinian National Team in what would have been a great and proud moment for me and my family.” “Unfortunately I will not be able to help my team and teammates in the upcoming games in what is a very important part of the season for us at Manchester United.”

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has issued an emotional message on social media as he confirms he will miss several of the club's upcoming games as ...

He ended his message by wishing Garnacho the best and insisting, “it would never be my intention to injure a fellow professional. [Issuing his own statement](https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvQZzfNaAi/) after the game, the 25-year-old said: “the racial abuse I received is something that no player or person should ever have to experience. He also called on social media platforms to do more to prevent these incidents. [Southampton have condemned the abuse](https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2023-03-13/southampton-football-club-statement-13-march-2023), noting that they are “disgusted and disappointed in the behaviour of those online who lower themselves to abusing players for the colour of their skin” as well as taking aim at social media platforms “who allow such hatred to breed and fester.” Garnacho and teammate [Raphael Varane](https://themanc.com/tag/raphael-varane/) were two of the first to send their messages of support [Man United decide not to appeal Casemiro red as he insists he plays with ‘no malice’](https://themanc.com/sport/manchester-united-not-to-appealing-casemiro-red-card-no-malice/) [GB News’ ‘Alternative Match of the Day’ was so bad we’re convinced it was a parody](https://themanc.com/sport/gb-news-alternative-match-of-the-day-highlights-parody/) [Man City have ‘genuine interest’ in Ben Chilwell as Chelsea prepare for ‘mass clearout’](https://themanc.com/sport/mancity-have-interested-in-ben-chilwell-chelsea-mass-clearout-selling-12-players/) [Argentinian](https://themanc.com/tag/argentina/) forward shared an update to Instagram followers on Tuesday, informing them that he will now “not be able to help [his] team in the upcoming games in what is a very important part of the season”.

Alejandro Garnacho suffered an ankle ligament injury after picking up a knock in the 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Southampton.

Over the last few months, the 18-year-old has put in some clutch performances and has made his way into Erik ten Hag’s plans. First, against Fulham in the Premier League, Granacho scored a stoppage-time goal to hand United the three points in the 2-1 win at Craven Cottage. Garnacho damaged ligaments in the clash against the Saints’ right-back on Sunday (12 March).

Manchester United expect to be without the services of Alejandro Garnacho 'for a number of weeks' due to an ankle injury.

"Manchester United have revealed that Alejandro Garnacho suffered an ankle injury at the weekend. "This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery. "It is difficult to put into words how I'm feeling right now.

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It was against Man City at home and that is the only time in the season. "We know our opponent can, as they have really good players. We need to get him back as soon as possible and we hope he is ready." "This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery. We have options and we will see tomorrow. It is a serious injury and not even a foul.

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"Now we have to step away from it but he will be back for the end of the season. "We have had some talks with them, yeah, but it's not about the referee, it's about us, we have to bring our performance and we have to focus on that. "We have the injuries and we have the red cards, so what is the combination?"

Erik ten Hag discusses Man Utd team selection for Real Betis clash - including whether he will play Bruno Fernandes & Casemiro.

“This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery. “He will be back before the end of the season. “It will take weeks, it is a serious injury.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Alejandro Garnacho's injury is 'serious' but he will return before the end of the season.

‘We have the injuries and the red cards. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘He will be back before the end of the season. ‘It is difficult to make a diagnosis quickly. The Dutchman said: ‘I can’t say exactly [when he will be back]. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Erik provides an update on Alejandro Garnacho and his attacking options during a pre-match press conference for Real Betis away.

"Last week we had a good result but we have to go again and you need your best players. So we have several options but Pellistri is definitely also one and he is doing really well lately when he came on." We can win a lot so he has to be ready." He was in a really good development," the boss added. "So it’s a serious injury I didn’t expect. We have some options.

The 18-year-old was left writhing in pain following a challenge by Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters in Sunday's 0-0 draw.

“But now it’s gone. Then we need our best team.” “No, I just comment on some decisions,” he said. “What is the combination, eh? So, he has to be ready to get back as soon as possible.” We have a serious injury after contact.

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