Garnacho heartbroken after confirming injury is worse than first feared

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho admitted he was struggling to ‘put into words’ how he felt after scan results confirmed his injury was worse than first feared.

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The teenager limped out of United’s 0-0 draw with Southampton on Sunday, having emerged from the bench just ten minutes earlier.

Erik ten Hag was initially hopeful that Garnacho’s injury was ‘not too bad’, despite the teenager leaving Old Trafford on crutches and in a protective boot.

However, Garnacho took to Instagram this afternoon to confirm he will not be available for United’s matches against Real Betis and Fulham this month, as well as Argentina’s upcoming fixtures.

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‘It is difficult to put into words how I’m feeling right now,’ said Garnacho.

‘Unfortunately I will not be able to help my team and team mates in the upcoming games in what is a very important part of the season for us at Manchester United.

‘I am disappointed to also miss the opportunity to be with my team mates of the Argentinian National Team in what would have been a great and proud moment for me and my family.

‘This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery.

‘God has taught me to never give up and I will make sure I am back stronger than ever!

‘Alejandro Garnacho’.

United take on Betis in a second-leg Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday before hosting Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

There’s then a fortnight international break, when Argentina have friendlies against Panama and Curacao.

Garnacho had been named in Argentina’s squad and they had been keen to give him playing time, given he’s yet to earn a cap for the country and he’s eligible to play for Spain.

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