Ruud van Nistelrooy Explains Why Alejandro Garnacho Started on the Bench Against Leicester City
Van Nistelrooy Shares His Strategy Behind Starting Amad and Using Garnacho as a Second-Half Impact Player
The interim manager of Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy, made a surprising decision by starting rising talent Alejandro Garnacho on the bench in a recent Premier League game against Leicester City on November 10. In order to maintain the Red Devils’ positive momentum after a recent victory in Europe, Van Nistelrooy described his plan for keeping Garnacho healthy for a later impact.
Manchester United has been playing well lately, particularly after beating PAOK in their most recent UEFA Europa League encounter. With two goals in that match, Amad Diallo was the game’s sensation and helped United win 2-0. Van Nistelrooy was so pleased with Amad’s performance that he gave him a starting position against Leicester City as a reward.
According to Van Nistelrooy, he wanted Garnacho to rest a bit and be ready to come on later in the game. “He’s played a lot already this season, so we’ll have him fresh to help us in the second half,” Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports. The idea was to give Garnacho a chance to make a strong impact when Leicester’s defense might be getting tired.
This plan has worked well before with Garnacho, as he often brings energy and excitement when he comes off the bench. This season, the young Argentine has participated in all ten of United’s league games, contributing one assist and two goals. Fans have taken to him instantly because of his dynamic play.
For 22-year-old Amad Diallo, starting in the Premier League is a big step. After scoring twice in the Europa League, he earned this start after patiently waiting for more chances to show his abilities. Amad, who moved from Atalanta to United, has shown promise in nine league appearances this season, tallying one goal and providing an assist.
Van Nistelrooy’s decision shows he believes in Amad’s potential and wants to give him the opportunity to build on his recent good form. Fans were excited to see how both players would perform, with Garnacho expected to bring fresh energy in the second half.
