Emotions Flow at Old Trafford As Manchester United Hands Debut to Promising Argentine Wonderkid

Emotions Flow at Old Trafford As Manchester United Hands Debut to Promising Argentine Wonderkid

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Alejandro Garnacho had his father in tears as his family cheered from the stands when Manchester United handed the Argentine his debut against Chelsea on Thursday, April 28
  • Garnacho came on in the 90th minute as Manchester United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by the Blues in front of their home fans
  • The talented 17-year-old has had a year to remember as he was instrumental in Manchester United's historic FA Youth Cup final victory in March

It has been a season to remember for Manchester United starlet, Alejandro Garnacho as the 17-year-old is grabbing all the headlines for the right reason.

The Argentine youngster who only recently was promoted to the first team at Old Trafford was given his debut against Chelsea on Thursday, April 28.

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Alejandro Garnacho made his Manchester United debut against Chelsea. Photo by Martin Rickett
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According to a report via Sports Bible, Alejandro's loving family stood up and praised the occasion, with his father crying as the stadium announcer yelled out his name.

The 17-year-old’s recent rise is one to envy as he was only recently invited to the Argentine senior national team ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador.

Alejandro also played a huge part in helping Manchester United reach a historic FA Youth Cup final after scoring in a 3-0 win against Wolves.

Garnacho reacts to making Manchester United debut

Alejandro Garnacho has described making his senior Manchester United debut as an “incredible moment” Manchester Evening News reports.

The 17-year-old could have little effect on the crucial Premier League game after coming on in the 90th minute as the Red Devils further slipped away from the top four.

The Spanish-born Argentine attacker has been in sensational form for United's junior sides this season, scoring five goals and claiming three assists in just five games.

Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Manchester United again

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United ended a losing streak with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Thursday, April 28.

Cristiano Ronaldo cancelled out Marcos Alonso’s opener in an entertaining second half as both sides settled with a point in an interesting Premier League encounter.

The Blues were thoroughly dominant in the first half but could not find a breakthrough, with goalkeeper David De Gea making great saves to keep out Kai Havertz and N’golo Kante.

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