Alejandro Garnacho Returns to Argentine National Team After Injury and Manchester Utd Refusal
18-year-old Alexander Garnacho has rejoined the Argentine national team after an injury and a previous rejection by Manchester Utd. He was seen smiling in training before two upcoming friendly matches to be played in Asia on the FIFA date.
Garnacho’s Admiration for Messi and Viral Tweet
Garnacho is gaining international recognition thanks to his explosiveness, speed, and punch on the field. Despite this, he remains an admirer of Lionel Messi and took advantage of the opportunity to snap a photo with the Argentine star.
In a picture taken during training in Beijing, a group of players can be seen, including Nicolás Otamendi, Giovani Lo Celso, Guido Rodríguez, Exequiel Palacios, and Facundo Medina. Messi can be seen kneeling while Garnacho sits next to him.
After Garnacho’s brother posted the picture with an ironic caption about how Garnacho is closer to Messi than the struggling Barcelona team, the tweet went viral. Messi did receive an offer from the inter miami but ultimately turned it down and has confirmed that he will play for the team.
Garnacho’s Presence in Argentine Soccer
Although Garnacho has not yet made his debut in the senior national team, he has been called up by coach Lionel Scaloni several times in the past. Garnacho was also a fixture for the Under 20 National Team and had hoped to represent Argentina in the World Cup. However, Manchester Utd refused to release him due to a recent injury.
Garnacho’s unbalancing style of play makes him an exciting prospect for Argentine soccer. Even though he was born in Spain, he chose to play for the Albiceleste. After several appearances at the youth level, he hopes to make a strong impression with the senior team.
Upcoming Matches
Argentina will play friendly matches against Australia and Indonesia during the FIFA date. The matches are expected to be played in full stadiums in Asia, with fans eager to see the world champion team and the best player on the planet. Despite his recent struggles, Messi is still a top draw for soccer fans around the world.
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