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Alejandro Garnacho produces magic moment after being snubbed by Argentina

In his first game after not being called up by Scaloni for Argentina, he scored a spectacular bicycle kick at Goodison Park.

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Manchester United's Argentinian midfielder #17 Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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Erik Ten Hag - helped by the absences of Rasmus Hojlund and Antony - gave Alejandro Garnacho a chance for Manchester United’s return after the international break. Garnacho was not called up by Lionel Scaloni for the South American World Cup qualifiers, however, the Argentine winger stepped up in the Premier League match against Everton on Sunday.

Alejandro Garnacho produces magic moment after being snubbed by Argentina
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Inspired by Ronaldo

Garnacho turned the game on its head in the second minute at Goodison Park. The Argentinian caught Diogo Dalot’s cross mid-air to fire Manchester United ahead with a spectacular bicycle kick. His goal was reminiscent of Wayne Rooney’s against Manchester City and Cristiano Ronaldo’s in Turin. As if that wasn’t enough, Garnacho celebrated the goal in the same way as his idol Ronaldo as he stunned the home faithful with the sensational strike.

Garnacho celebrating his goal against Everton.
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Garnacho celebrating his goal against Everton.JASON CAIRNDUFFAction Images via REUTERS

Garnacho’s chance

United’s No. 17 was incisive down the left flank, even forcing a booking from Ashley Young. Garnacho’s goal was his second of the season, his first in the Premier League and if he continues to progress in the goalscoring department, his game time could increase significantly, as all of Ten Hag’s strikers are struggling to score in the Premier League.

Rashford is the club’s top scorer in the league with two goals, Anthony Martial has one and Hojlund, Antony, Facundo Pellistri and Jadon Sancho (currently sidelined) have not yet scored.

The Argentinian is gaining more prominence under Ten Hag. Proof of this is the number of games played compared to last season. As of November, Garnacho has already started as many games in the Premier League as he did in the whole of last season. He has played 474 minutes, while last year he played 561 minutes in all 38 league matches. In the Champions League, he has played in all four of the club’s games.

It is now up to the young winger to continue firing for a Manchester United team that is in dire need of goals.