Alejandro Garnacho faced criticism from Manchester United legend Roy Keane after refusing to celebrate his goal in a 3-0 win over Leicester City. The young winger had earlier been involved in a disagreement with a fan over his performance. Keane argued that players should always celebrate goals, regardless of outside criticism, and suggested Garnacho consider a different career if he couldn’t handle such moments.
On 10th November, Manchester United managed to beat Leicester City by a margin of 3-0, which ultimately proved to be an amazing night for the team. The victory was a much-needed boost for United as they had been struggling to find consistent form in the Premier League. The game saw standout performances, particularly from United’s attack, with the team dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities.
However, the focus shifted to Alejandro Garnacho, whose behaviour before the match against PAOK last week sparked controversy. During the Europa League encounter, Garnacho was involved in an altercation with a fan who criticized his passing and first touch. The fan’s remarks seemed to upset the young winger, and although he later signed autographs for other supporters, he was seen confronting the critic.
When Garnacho scored in the 3-0 win against Leicester, he chose not to celebrate, which further fueled discussions about his mindset and reaction to external criticism. In the statement, Roy Keane said:
“Can I tell you something, whatever about this game and we know these younger players suffered but if you can’t celebrate a goal there’s something drastically wrong with this game.”
Despite the controversy, the win was crucial for Manchester United’s momentum as they looked to build on this performance in upcoming matches.
