JAKARTA - Since the 2022-2023 English Premier League competition took place last August, the names of young players under the age of 21 have emerged who have been able to steal the attention in the highest caste. Some of them, even had praise from coaches, fellow players, and fans. They are predicted to appear more impressive in 2023.
Call it Alejandro Garnacho. In October 2020, the Spaniard born in Argentina left Ateltico Madrid. He is looking for a new experience in England, signing a contract with Manchester United. His ability in the junior team is growing rapidly.
Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag in the 2022/2023 season then gave the 18-year-old the opportunity to enter the senior team. The tightning of the main Premier League competition.
Ten Hag assessed that Garnacho had the foundation of being a big player and he was given the opportunity.
Garnacho also proved it when the Red Devils hosted Sheriff Tiraspol in the fifth match of Group E of the 2022/2023 European League on October 28, 2022 at Old Trafford.
Playing in the right wing position, Garnacho showed good form from the first minute. He was able to break through the opponent's defense several times with his dribbel abilities, even though he had not scored or assessed
"Starting this season was difficult for Garnacho. I'm not happy with his condition, but in recent weeks I've been happy with him. A better attitude, more resilient, more determined," said Ten Hag.
After the match, Garnacho was often included in the main squad, although not as a starter. His confidence increased rapidly. In the match to host Aston Villa in the third round of the English League Cup or Carabao Cup on November 11, Garnacho was able to give two assists, bringing the Red Devils 4-2 ahead.
Likewise in the away week 15 of the English Premier League on November 14. Alejandro Garnacho got off the bench in the 62nd minute, replacing Anthony Martial, about a minute after Fulham managed to equalize the score 1-1.
He managed to take advantage of Christian Eriksen's measured pass, scoring the Red Devils' last minute extra time as well as his first Premier League goal.
Ten Hag is satisfied. Garnacho has entered the playplay. Ten Hag realized the 18-year-old would have a huge impact on the Red Devils.
"He has confidence and is able to appear under pressure. It's fantastic even though there are still a number of notes that need to be improved," he said.
Ten Hag is also optimistic, if he is able to maintain his performance, continue to practice, and be able to maintain his lifestyle, Garnacho has a great chance of being included in the regulars list this season.
"It depends on how the approach is, how is the attitude. When he continues to work, maintaining discipline, then that's possible," said Ten Hag.
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen also praised the Argentine's performance. "We've seen in training that he's a huge talent. He's starting to learn game movements, when to dribble, when to pass, he's a huge talent."
So far, Alejandro Garnacho has performed 12 times with the Red Devils in all competitions. He has scored three goals and three assists from all of his performances.
Not only coaches and players, but fans are also satisfied with the quality of Garnacho, they even changed the singing of Viva Ronaldo to Viva Garnacho. This was sung by fans when Garnacho came to replace Antony in the Premier League to hostTEN Forest on December 28.
Another young player who is believed to continue to shine in 2023 is Rico Lewis, Manchester City's right-back. He is the result of the development of The Citizens football academy. Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola predicts the 18-year-old will become a brilliant figure in football.
No wonder Guardiola has given Lewis the opportunity to start several times.
Lewis was able to answer trust. When they hosted Sevilla in the Champions League on November 3, Lewis even managed to score one of The Citizens' winning goals.
During the training session, we always thought this kid had something special. In terms of defensive, already aggressive. He will be a really amazing player for Manchester City in the years to come because he is very smart, and very humble," Guardiola said.
In The Citizens' winning match against Liverpol with a score of 3-2 in the Carabao Cup on December 23, Lewis was really able to take the opportunity from the absence of Kylie Walker. Lewis continued to show the consistency of the game and was able to appear aggressive in guarding the right line of defense.
He, according to Guardiola, was able to make good moves without the ball. Closing the gaps are empty and can fill each other out.
Guardiola is proud Manchester City has a young talent as a replacement for Kylie Walker who is currently old and injured.
After leaving Fulham, the ability of this 20-year-old Liverpool club young player is growing. He is predicted to be one of the young players who stole the show in 2023.
Appearing as a middle player, Carvalho often showed his quality and vision of playing with the Reds. Seen among other things during the English Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on 27 August. Although not as a starter, Carvalho was still able to perform well by scoring his debut goal with Liverpool in the 80th minute.
Likewise during the match against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on 23 December. Carvalho managed to score one goal even though the Reds finally lost.
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino thinks Carvalho is a friendly figure. He can give a positive impression with his new teammates on and off the pitch.
"He's a great player. I admit that I watched several of his games before he came to Liverpool, so I've been impressed by the way he played," Firmino told Eleven.
Currently, the English Premier League competition has resumed after the 2022 World Cup break.
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