When Alejandro Garnacho went off injured in the goalless draw against Southampton, it soon became clear the youngster would miss the games against Real Betis and Fulham. Having just been called up to the Argentina squad for the international break, it also came as a blow to the player that he was forced to withdraw.
The 18-year-old was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches after being on the wrong end of a challenge by Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters. He came on in the 73rd minute, but had to be taken off in added time. Although the Argentine has only made 10 starts in all competitions this term, he has still demonstrated his worth to United.
Unlike Garnacho, Anthony Elanga has endured a difficult campaign. The Swedish attacker has made 24 appearances in all competitions under Erik ten Hag, but only seven of those have come as a starter. While Elanga, 20, is a similar age to Garnacho, he is considered a more senior player, but he has fallen behind his teammate in the pecking order this season.
