Erik ten Hag Praises Garnacho After Man Utd's FA Cup Victory

Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, praised young midfielder Alejandro Garnacho after his outstanding performance in the FA Cup victory over West Ham United.

United came from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 at Old Trafford, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Garnacho's goal in the late stages of the match sealed the victory for United, and ten Hag was full of praise for the young Spaniard's contribution. "I see today another step," said the manager. "I tell him before the game 'it's getting time you had an impact when you come on, but now you need to have an impact as a starter'. I think he is capable of it, so that is the next step he needs to take."

Ten Hag highlighted Garnacho's fearlessness and bravery as some of his key skills, stating that "there are not so many players in world football who can take players on, who are capable of just going at players and out-dribble them. But he has more skill than only that, for example, finishing."

The United manager also praised Garnacho's work ethic, highlighting his speed and endurance on the pitch. "I see he also has a big engine. He is fast and has speed, but he can keep running for 90 minutes or 120 minutes," said ten Hag.

Overall, the manager's glowing remarks demonstrate the potential he sees in Garnacho and the role he believes the young midfielder can play in the team's future success.