The present scenario suggests that Manchester United may be without the outstanding Argentine player after the season.
Man United drew 0-0 with Southampton on March 12. Importantly, suffered a significant setback when Casemiro was sent off in the 32nd minute and Alejandro Garnacho got injured.
Garnacho’s health was even worse than anticipated. Garnacho might be sidelined for a lengthy period, according to coach Erik ten Hag. It is unclear when Garnacho will be able to return, although he is likely to be out for up to six weeks.
Garnacho has recently been observed walking about on crutches. Garnacho’s abilities may not return anytime soon.
Garnacho also withdrew from Argentina’s squad due to injury. But, according to Bolavip, the recent developments r/e/v/e/a/l that even if Garnacho recovers, Manchester United is still in d/a/n/g/e/r of losing him after the season.
The right to host the U20 World Cup has been removed from Indonesia, and FIFA is contemplating awarding it to Argentina. Argentina’s U20 squad was unable to get tickets for this event. Of course, they have a place if they are the host.
Garnacho will be able to attend the U20 World Cup, which will take place from May 20 to June 11. Likewise, if Manchester United progresses as far as possible, they will play the Europa League final on May 30 and the FA Cup final on June 3.
FIFA rules require the club to release players for the U20 World Cup squad. As a result, Manchester United risks losing the gifted Argentine player after the season.
The next game could decide Man Utd’s season
Erik ten Hag worked hard to tackle complacency in his first season at Manchester United and repeatedly asked his players to focus on the task at hand instead of looking too far ahead.
That will still be the message Ten Hag wants Man Utd to aim for this weekend. The Red Devils are yet to win two more FA Cups or Europa League titles before the season ends, but first, they must pass one of the toughest tests called Newcastle United. The Old Trafford side b/e/a/t Newcastle in their most recent meeting at Wembley last month but was held to a goalless draw by Eddie Howe’s side earlier in the season. Ten Hag knows the trip to St James’ Park will not be easy and he will also be aware the next result could shape the rest of Man Utd’s season.
For all the progress the Reds have made this season, their most obvious criticism lies in their away record. Man Utd playing away from home is not as impressive as playing at Old Trafford.
Man Utd has won 30 points at home this season but pocketed only 20 points away this season. They have picked up just one point away from Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool this season, with that point coming thanks to a d/r/a/m/a/t/i/c equalizer at Stamford Bridge. Newcastle is seventh in terms of home form and will be a difficult opponent for Ten Hag’s army.
After the match against Newcastle, the Red Devils can continue to stay in 3rd place if they win. In the event of a defeat, Bruno Fernandes and his teammates could drop to 5th place due to a poor goal difference compared to rivals in the top 4, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle. Currently, Man Utd’s achievement is only +6, far behind Spurs’ +12 or Newcastle’s +20. Therefore, it will be a significant collapse if Man Utd falls out of the top 4, and Ten Hag teachers and students need their opponents to fall to regain the upper hand.
However, with the Red Devils still participating in the FA Cup and Europa League while their opponents are only focused on the Premier League, the Old Trafford team has more or less difficulty. This weekend’s trip to the North East could turn out to be the turning point for the club for the rest of the season. It also helps public opinion about a successful season or failure of the Ten Hag army.
The trip to St James’ Park here is really important for Man Utd’s ambitions. The return of Marcel Sabitzer to training is therefore seen as a push for the red half of Manchester.
