Alejandro Garnacho Blasted by Roy Keane for Refusing to Celebrate Man United Goal

Alejandro Garnacho Blasted by Roy Keane for Refusing to Celebrate Man United Goal

  • Alejandro Garnacho has been the talk of town after he refused to celebrate his Manchester United goal on Sunday
  • His captain Bruno Fernandes said the young winger gave a muted celebration because some fans had "lost faith"
  • Club legend Roy Keane has blasted the youngster, saying people sacrifice to watch his team play

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho refused to celebrate his goal against Leicester City on Sunday.

The Argentina international scored a spectacular goal to seal a comfortable 3-0 win for the Red Devils in the Premier League clash.

Man United legend Roy Keane has criticised the youngster for refusing to celebrate the goal.

Alejandro Garnacho is Manchester UNited's top scorer this season
Alejandro Garnacho has been criticised by Manchester United fans this season. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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Why did Garnacho refuse to celebrate?

Before Man United's Europa League clash against PAOK, Garnacho was confronted by a fan who told him to "pass better" and "improve his first touch".

Those comments angered the club's fanbase. The 20-year-old fired back at the fan, but it seems those words affected him.

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On Sunday, he scored a brilliant goal late in the game against Leicester City to seal the 3-0 win, but he gave a muted celebration.

Captain Bruno Fernandes could be seen trying to get him to celebrate. He later explained that Garnacho refused to celebrate because he felt he had "lost faith" among fans.

Garnacho is Man United's top scorer this season with seven goals, but some of his performances have drawn criticism.

Roy Kean calls out Garnacho

Keane, known for his straightforwardness, has savagely slammed the youngster, saying he should "get a job somewhere else."

"When you score a goal, there should be nothing else on your mind...and he's [Alejandro Garnacho] on about people having a go at him. People make sacrifices to travel to watch Manchester United...if a younger player can’t enjoy scoring a goal for Man United, then get a job somewhere else," he said via Manchester Evening News.

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"If you can't celebrate a goal, there is something drastically wrong with this game."

The young winger will likely play a key role under new manager Ruben Amorim who will be in the dugout for the first time against Ipswich on November 24.

Garnacho's tribute to van Nistelrooy

Briefly News earlier reported that Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho shared a beautiful tribute for Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Garnacho was a regular under the Dutchman, scoring twice and assisting once. He expressed his gratitude to van Nistelrooy.

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