Manchester United blocked Alejandro Garnacho’s dream of playing at the Under-20 World Cup - despite a plea from Argentine coach Javier Mascherano to allow the teenager to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi.
Garnacho, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for almost two months, was desperate to play in the tournament being hosted in his homeland.
But United boss Erik ten Hag refused to give his permission because he didn't want to lose the 18-year-old winger for the final four games of the Premier League season and the FA Cup Final.
