ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has reportedly handed Erik ten Hag a major blow concerning Manchester United’s bid for a cup double.
The Argentina winger, 18, became an integral part of the Red Devils first-team this term before picking up an injury in the 0-0 draw with Southampton on March 12.
He has made 29 appearances and scored four goals so far this term and is now nearing a return to full fitness ahead of the run-in.
Garnacho’s comeback would provide a huge boost to Ten Hag’s United depleted squad as they look to tie up a top four finish and then lift the FA Cup to go along with their Carabao Cup triumph.
However, the teen could miss that Wembley showdown with Man City on June 3 at his OWN REQUEST.
According to Argentinian outlet Doble Amarilla, the starlet has asked Ten Hag to grant him leave in order to represent his country at the Under-20 World Cup.
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The tournament starts in May in his home country and runs until June 11.
Garnacho has already been selected in the preliminary squad named by boss Javier Mascherano, who played for both Liverpool and Barcelona.
And that would rule him out of playing in the FA Cup derby clash.
The publication claims that Garnacho, who has never been capped at senior level despite several call-ups, has told Ten Hag: “I need to write my story with the Argentine shirt.
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“I ask you please to let me go.”
Neither Argentina or United have made any public comment yet on whether the attacker, who is still recovering from his ankle knock, will participate at the showpiece.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
