The rising talent spotted the chance to debut for a Major League team after shining through the Under-20s, but he will miss the world champion’s celebration in Qatar 2022.
Argentina’s national team is set to mark a grand moment with the opening celebrations for Qatar 2022 on the first international window of the year. The friendly matches against Panama at the Estadio Monumental and against Curaçao at the Madre de Ciudades will double as a toast to a likely third star and as a proving ground for the next generation that could join the world champions in the near future.
The formation of Argentina against Panama
Among the players generating the biggest buzz is Alejandro Garnacho, the winger born in Spain to an Argentinean mother. He earned a significant chance to break into the Major League scene after progressing through the Under-20 team. Yet, the Manchester United youngster did not make the final squad for these fixtures. (Goal)
WHY GARNACHO DON’T PLAY AGAINST PANAMA AND CURACAO
Even as discussions swirl about whether he will pledge his international future to Argentina or remain aligned with his birthplace, this latest call-up from Lionel Scaloni marks another milestone for a generation of youngsters tipped to be among the sport’s brightest stars. Garnacho is now recognized as one of the nine young talents highlighted by GOAL for NXGN Nine, signifying his high potential to wear the Albiceleste jersey in the years ahead. (Goal)
Meanwhile, expectations ran high that he might feature in the national team’s title celebrations in Qatar. However, a setback changed the plan: on Sunday, March 12, during Manchester United’s clash with Southampton, Garnacho endured a severe tackle from Kyle Walker-Peters, suffering a sprain to the ligaments around his right ankle. United confirmed the injury, estimating a recovery period of roughly six weeks. (Goal)
Speculation had built that the injury might not bar him from joining the party, at least to participate in the celebration of the title, but Garnacho himself clarified on social media that he would not be on the field with the national squad. He wrote that missing the moment with his teammates would be a bitter disappointment for him and his family, yet he also expressed enduring pride in representing Argentina when given the chance. (Goal)