Alejandro Garnacho has shared details about his bitter Manchester United exit after an impressive performance for Chelsea during their Champions League win over Benfica.
The Argentine winger was impressive on Tuesday night as Chelsea edged past Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League. His dangerous cross forced Richard Rios into an own goal, sealing a priceless 1-0 win for Enzo Maresca’s side.
Garnacho joined Chelsea in the summer after he engaged in a public spat with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
He was part of the “united’s bomb squad” that includes Marcus Rashford, Antony and others. Eventually, he secured a move to Stamford Bridge where he is eager to start a new adventure and move on from a difficult period in his career.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca interacts with Alejandro Garnacho as he is substituted off during the Champions League match against Benfica. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Speaking after the Benfica match, Garnacho chose not to lash out at his old club, despite the bitter split.
“I’ve got nothing bad to say about my old club Manchester United, just bad moments in life,” he told TNT Sports. “I’m very happy to be here now, play in this competition and get 3 points today.”
Chelsea boss Maresca gave a glowing assessment of the young winger. The Chelsea boss highlighted not just Garnacho’s attacking flair, but the dirty work he put in without the ball during the narrow win over Benfica.
“Not only on the ball, I think defensively he was very good, the way he pressed,” he said. “In the last third, he has freedom to go one-on-one when he decides. To arrive in the box is important because it’s from there we score goals.”
Garnacho will be eager to continue his good form in Maresca’s team as Chelsea gear up to face Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend.
