Alejandro Garnacho recently spoke out for the first time following his exclusion from the Manchester United squad by manager Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby. This occurred after Manchester United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester City, with late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo. Despite the win, Garnacho and fellow player Marcus Rashford were notably absent from the matchday squad, a decision that raised some eyebrows.
The news regarding Garnacho’s exclusion was overshadowed by his achievement at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar. During the event, the iconic Alessandro Del Piero, a Juventus and Italy legend, made the announcement of Garnacho’s success. The 20-year-old was honored with the prestigious Puskás Award for his stunning overhead kick, a goal scored against an opponent after a cross from Diogo Dalot. The incredible strike played a key role in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory, with additional goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
In his speech upon receiving the Puskás Award, Garnacho expressed immense pride, stating, “Hi everyone, it’s Alejandro Garnacho here. I’m very proud to win this award, it is a proud moment for me and my family. Thank you to everyone who voted for me, especially the United fans.” Garnacho’s goal became one of the most memorable moments of the year and earned him recognition as the second Manchester United player to win the Puskás Award, following Cristiano Ronaldo, who claimed the honor in 2009.