Man Utd ‘handed huge FA Cup final blow as Alejandro Garnacho chooses to miss City clash for Argentina U20 World Cup’
MANCHESTER UNITED will be without the services of Alejandro Garnacho for the FA Cup final, it’s been claimed.
The Argentine winger has been a revelation for Erik ten Hag‘s side this season – chipping in with five goals and racking up six assists.
AFPAlejandro Garnacho will reportedly miss the FA Cup final[/caption]
GETTYThe winger has reportedly decided to play in the Under-20 World Cup – which kicks off on May 20[/caption]
But he’ll reportedly miss the Manchester Derby FA Cup final as he’s opted to play for his nation in the Under-20 World Cup.
That’s according to Argentine journalist Damian Villagra, who reported the news on Monday night.
He tweeted: “Alejandro Garnacho’s decision is to come and play the World Cup for the Argentina National Team.”
Garnacho’s reported decision to play in the tournament – which kicks off on May 20 – has yet to be confirmed by United or Argentina.
But that hasn’t stopped some of the Old Trafford faithful from panicking.
One United fan said: “Garnacho going to the World Cup when we'[re] in a Dawg Fight.”
And another said: “So he won’t be available for the FA Cup final.”
And another: “Alejandro, bro.”
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One remarked: “We really need him, but I hear it.”
Another chimed in: “Garnacho, [Raphael] Varane, [Lisandro] Martinez and now Bruno [Fernandes]. We don’t deserve this.”
Garnacho has been on the sidelines since March after suffering ankle ligament damage in the Red Devils’ 0-0 draw with relegation battlers Southampton.
He left Old Trafford on crutches and was seen using them again six days later.
But he seemingly handed Ten Hag a boost last Saturday by ditching the supports outside Cibo Restaurant in Hale Village.
Garnacho hasn’t played since picking up ankle ligament damage in last month’s 0-0 draw with SouthamptonREX
Ten Hag was optimistic earlier this month about Garnacho’s chances of returning to the starting XI before the end of the season.
The Dutchman said: “We have something in our heads.
“But I don’t want – he will definitely be back before the end of the season.
“I think he will be in the final stages, but I don’t want to bring so much pressure on the medical and Garnacho to set a date when to be back.”
United will be back in action on Thursday, travelling to North London to take on top-four rivals Tottenham.
