What is going on with Garnacho?
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What is going on with Garnacho?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alejandro Garnacho has scored eight goals and delivered four assists in all competitions for Chelsea this seasonByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterPublished5 minutes agoAlejandro Garnacho has multiple tattoos depicting Stranger Things - his favourite show. But unlike many of its characters, he is being forced to wait for his coming‑of‑age journey.The Argentine, 21, is struggling to stand out among the cast at Stamford Bridge, having been linked with a transfer and drawing criticism for a lack of output in attack and switching off defensively.Garnacho has started only seven of Liam Rosenior's first 20 games in charge, with opportunities often coming in cup games against lesser opposition such as Pafos, Charlton, Hull City and Wrexham.So what's happening with the winger, signed for £40m from Manchester United last summer, and can he still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?A new plot in west LondonGarnacho simply answered "no" when asked in December whether he had any regrets about the manner of his Manchester United exit, having left under a cloud.In a recent interview with Premier League Productions, he said he "loved" United, had only good memories of his time there, and reflected on scoring for them in the 2024 FA Cup final success over Manchester City, who visit Chelsea on Sunday.However, Garnacho also addressed the controversy surrounding his departure."I remember that, in the last six months, I was not playing like before at Manchester United," he said. "I started to be on the bench. It's not such a bad thing - I was only 20 years old - but in my mind it was like I had to play every game."In my mind, maybe it was also on me. I started to do some bad things. But it was just a moment in life and sometimes you have to make decisions. I am really proud to be here [at Chelsea] and still in the Premier League at a club like this."Ab...





