NOW YOU’RE GARNA BELIEVE US

Fernandes sings praises of crowd pleaser Alejandro

- DAVID McDONNELL

WHEN he signed a new deal last month, Alejandro Garnacho paid tribute to Manchester United’s senior players for keeping him grounded. 

Garnacho singled out Argentina compatriot Lisandro Martinez, who has been a father figure for him, while others, like Bruno Fernandes and Casemero, have helped to guide him.

When he came on at Old Trafford with nine minutes left on Saturday – his first appearance after a two-month injury lay-off – the reception Garnacho received from the United supporters was electrifying.

Chants of ‘Viva Garnacho’ – modified from the original song saluting Cristiano Ronaldo – rang out around the Theatre of Dreams as the dynamic young forward prepared to come on. Garnacho duly delivered, sealing the game in added time with a composed finish, then hurling his shirt into the air as he basked in the tumultuous outpouring of adoration and acclaim.