Erik ten Hag 'addresses' Alejandro Garnacho feud following social media controversy

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Erik ten Hag 'addresses' Alejandro Garnacho feud following social media controversy
Erik ten Hag is said to have spoken to Alejandro Garnacho over social media activity after Saturday's draw at Bournemouth
Garnacho was substituted against Bournemouth at half-time of 2-2 draw
Winger was caught liking posts on X questioning Ten Hag's decisions

By Katie Catherall
Apr 16, 2024
Garnacho had seemed unhappy with Ten Hag
Garnacho had seemed unhappy with Ten Hag / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has dealt with Alejandro Garnacho after the winger was caught liking posts on social media undermining his manager, according to reports.

The 19-year-old was taken off at half-time of United's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday. Ten Hag admitted he felt the team needed more quality down the right wing and so brought on Amad Diallo in Garnacho's place.

After the game, Garnacho was caught liking posts on X from United fan and broadcaster Mark Goldbridge that criticised the manager's choices, insinuating Ten Hag was "scared of upsetting the bigger earners".

Garnacho has since removed his likes, and multiple reports claim Ten Hag has dealt with the matter internally.

Bruno Fernandes
Garnacho provided an assist for Fernandes against Bournemouth / Charlie Crowhurst/GettyImages
As part of the Manchester Evening News' reporting, United did not clarify whether more action will be taken, but it is not the first time they have had to take action after players rushed to social media to imply they are unhappy. Ten Hag criticised Jadon Sancho's work ethic towards the start of the season and the winger was removed from the first-team after describing comments from his manager as "completely untrue" following a 3-1 loss at Arsenal.

When asked why Garnacho was taken off on Saturday, Ten Hag said: "I think we had to repair over the right side. We didn't play well, the spaces were there. In possession, we had to bring a sub there. Garnacho was not training during the week. We thought to bring some energy and bring some more quality, quality in the sense of ­cooperation and togetherness on that right-hand side."

Garncho has become a key player in the Unitedsquad, starting the previous 30 matches and providing nine goals this season. He also came up with the assist for Bruno Fernandes' first equaliser against Bournemouth, but did give away the ball for the opening goal scored by Dominic Solanke.

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England international revealed delight for teammate who scored first senior goal

By Sean Walsh
Apr 16, 2024
Palmer was on fire against Everton
Palmer was on fire against Everton / Alex Pantling/GettyImages
Cole Palmer has claimed the Chelsea squad were 'buzzing' for Alfie Gilchrist after he scored his first senior goal on Monday night.

The Blues hammered Everton 6-0 at Stamford Bridge to continue their push for European football, with Palmer scoring four times on their way to victory.

Nicolas Jackson was also on the scoresheet in the first half, while 20-year-old Gilchrist - on as a late substitute - thrashed in his first ever Chelsea goal in the last minute, cannoning in a half-volley after Jordan Pickford saved Ben Chilwell's initial effort.

Speaking to Sky Sports post-match, Palmer revealed his delight for Gilchrist getting among the goals.

"Everyone was buzzing for Alfie Gilchrist. He has been a Chelsea fan all his life and everyone is buzzing for him," Palmer said.

"After the previous game [against Sheffield United] we needed to come out and show something. It was a good performance tonight."

Alfie Gilchrist
Gilchrist was chuffed to say the least / Marc Atkins/GettyImages
Gilchrist couldn't hide his delight both after scoring and then in the post-match interview, adding: "It was crazy.

"I joined in the attack, I saw an opportunity and smashed it hard as I could!

"Every time I have been here as a fan I look up and see everybody else score and to do it, it is a dream come true for my family."

Gilchrist joined the Chelsea academy in 2014 from Queens Park Rangers, rising through the ranks and becoming captain of their Under-23 side last season.

Having featured on the bench for the senior side towards the end of the 2022/23 campaign, Gilchrist was promoted into the first-team setup when Pochettino arrived at Stamford Bridge later that summer. He has made 13 appearances for Chelsea this season and recently signed a new contract running until 2026.

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Premier League Team of the Week: Round 33
FotMob - April 16, 2024, 9:14 AM
The FotMob Team of the Week for Matchday 33 is dominated by Manchester City and Newcastle United players, with each team having three included in the XI. But who else joins them and why did they make the cut?

By Sam McGuire, Premier League expert

Goalkeeper: Emi Martínez
The World Cup winner was in fine form against his former employers as Aston Villa stunned Arsenal at the Emirates to pick up all three points. Martínez made just four saves but faced shots with an Expected Goals on Target total of 1.98. The 31-year-old just couldn’t be beaten as he claimed a clean sheet in what was a vital win for Unai Emery’s men in their hunt for Champions League football.


Right-Back: Rico Lewis
Deployed at right-back by Manchester City in their emphatic win over Luton Town, Lewis impressed as the champions returned to the top of the Premier League table. The 19-year-old was the most accurate passer at the Etihad, finding a teammate with 98% of his attempted passes, while he also carved out three chances for teammates in what was a confident and assured outing in an unfamiliar role. Lewis also won all of his tackles and 75% of his ground duels.

Centre-Back: Fabian Schär
Schär was barely involved against Spurs as Newcastle United racked up a surprise 4-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. The defender attempted just 19 passes and had 36 touches. But he was involved in 12 duels, he won 50% of his tackles and he did carve out a chance for the rampant home side. The 32-year-old also scored the fourth goal for the hosts on his way to a FotMob rating of 8.3.

Centre-Back: Marcos Senesi
The Bournemouth centre-back certainly caught the eye against Manchester United, earning himself a FotMob rating of 8.8. Not only did Senesi win 100% of his tackles, recover the ball on eight occasions and win 50% of his ground duels, but he also assisted both goals for the Cherries and completed close to 80% of his passes.




Left-Back: Joško Gvardiol
Gvardiol now has two goals in two games for Manchester City. He scored in midweek against Real Madrid and followed that up with a goal against Luton in the 5-1 win. The versatile defender also claimed an assist in what was a dominant attacking display, having created two chances and taken four shots. The 22-year-old also completed 90% of his passes and won five of his eight duels on his way to an 8.7 rating.

Midfield: Cole Palmer
Palmer is a regular in the FotMob Team of the Week after an outrageous first season for Chelsea. He earned a rating of 9.7 against Everton on Monday night after his four-goal showing. He’s now level with Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot. The former Manchester City youngster also won the penalty for the Blues in the 6-0 home win over the relegation threatened Toffees.


Midfield: Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes scored in his third successive game for Manchester United as the Red Devils twice came from behind to claim a point against Bournemouth. The skipper found the back of the net either side of half time to help United salvage a point in a game they probably deserved to lose. Fernandes was just as influential without the ball, winning 83% of his ground duels and 67% of his aerial duels, while also recovering the ball on eight occasions. His 9.3 rating was deserved as he almost single-handedly kept the visitors in this game.

Midfield: Jérémy Doku
Doku put on a performance against the Hatters on Saturday afternoon. The nimble winger attempted 11 dribbles and completed the most of any player on the pitch (six). The 21-year-old also scored and assisted in what was a devastating showing in attack. The Belgian won the penalty and completed an astonishing 96% of his passes at the Etihad in what could only be described as a relentless display.

Attack: Anthony Gordon
Gordon ran riot in Newcastle’s 4-0 win over Spurs in the early kick-off on Saturday. The former Everton winger claimed two assists and scored his tenth of the season in a dominant showing for the hosts. The 23-year-old created a remarkable eight chances, won 100% of his tackles and five of his nine ground duels. He was a one-man wrecking ball in the attack for the Magpies.


Attack: Alexander Isak
But Gordon wasn’t the only Newcastle forward to catch the eye. Isak scored twice to make it 17 for the season in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Swede had a total of six shots at St James’ Park and created one chance for the hosts. He was responsible for 1.51 Expected Goals, over half of the haul carved out by the Magpies (2.88).

Attack: Nicolas Jackson
The penalty drama has swayed opinion of Jackson but he certainly did enough to justify his inclusion in this XI after an impressive showing against Everton. The 22-year-old forward scored and assisted in the 6-0 win. He also carved out two chances and had a total of five shots while completing five of his seven dribbles. The former Villarreal man is now into double figures for the campaign.

(Images from IMAGO)

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