Erik ten Hag felt compelled to start Alejandro Garnacho against Leeds over his fellow Manchester United wingers because of the recent impact the youngster has made off the bench.
Garnacho, 18, was deployed on the left wing in Wednesday night's Premier League fixture while Jadon Sancho, Facundo Pellistri and Anthony Elanga had to settle for spots among the substitutes. It marked the teenager's third top-flight start of the season and it came after Antony, a mainstay on the flank under Ten Hag, suffered a knock to his leg.
The Brazilian's injury left the United manager with a decision to make, and he chose to shift Marcus Rashford from the left wing to the right and bring Garnacho into the line-up. Speaking ahead of kick-off, Ten Hag explained that Garnacho's hunger and performances as a substitute had earned him his start.
