Ian Wright ‘very impressed’ by Alejandro Garnacho and says he is a ‘massive problem’ for Manchester United’s opponents

Alejandro Garnacho helped Manchester United beat Liverpool in the FA Cup (Picture: Getty)

Ian Wright was ‘very impressed’ by Alejandro Garnacho’s performance in the thrilling FA Cup tie against Liverpool and says he is now a ‘massive problem’ for Manchester United’s opponents.

Garnacho played a key role in United’s epic 4-3 quarter-final victory over Jurgen Klopp’s side, providing the assist for Amad Diallo’s late and dramatic extra-time winner.

The Argentina international has become a key member of Erik ten Hag’s squad over the past two seasons – making 74 appearances in all competitions – and Wright believes there is even more to come from the 19-year-old.

Speaking on the Ringer FC podcast, the ex-England striker said: ‘I need to mention Garnacho because he is a massive problem for everybody.

‘In spells and in moments during that game he was doing some unbelievable things. I thought it was a very impressive performance in a massive game for him, especially considering his age.

‘As soon as they get the structure right around him he can start to learn more and know where he needs to be in a game because at the moment it’s so chaotic in there.

‘But if that happens then we’re really going to see the best of him, we really are.’

Ian Wright has been impressed by Garnacho’s development (Picture: Getty)

Garnacho also attracted praise from ex-Arsenal and England winger Theo Walcott after his performance against quadruple-chasing Liverpool.

‘The thing about Garnacho which I always like, he always gets into spaces where it’s hard to pick him up,’ Walcott said. ‘He makes runs off the ball, but not just that, it’s his end product as well and the passion that we see.

‘He’s always available for the ball. And what I like about him, he’s always positive, every time he gets the ball. It’s a generation of inverted wingers, but he likes to go on the outside, which I really enjoy. He’s always keeping the full-back guessing. He always manages to create so much space for himself.

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‘He’s always in demand, always wants the ball. He’s got that sort of arrogance about himself to try things too. Even in the 120th minute he can still do it. And not just that, he seemed to run faster and faster with the ball.

‘I feel like he’s got the veins of a Manchester United player. He’s a beautiful player.’

Manchester United’s inconsistent season would have taken another monumental hit had they failed to come from behind to beat Liverpool.

The Red Devils were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage and, currently sitting nine points outside the top-four places, face an uphill battle to qualify for the competition next season.

But Ten Hag is hopeful knocking arch-rivals Liverpool out of the FA Cup can prove to be a turning point in Manchester United’s season as they look ahead to a semi-final tie against Coventry City.

‘This could be that moment,’ said Ten Hag. ‘It can give the team the belief and energy to do amazing things. When you beat Liverpool you can beat any opponent.’

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