The last time that Alejandro Garnacho had stepped off the Old Trafford playing surface he did so in pain and discomfort.
He'd found himself on the receiving end of a crunching tackle from Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters and it resulted in him leaving M16 on crutches and sporting a protective boot. It sidelined him for exactly two months, robbing Manchester United and Erik ten Hag of one of their most influential operators.
The scene could not have been more contrasting as he stepped off the pitch following the conclusion of United's 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday. With Ten Hag's right arm wrapped around his shoulder, the Argentine could barely wipe the smile off his face.
