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Alejandro Garnacho was victorious in his Copa America debut however did not make a lot impression as Argentina ran out 2-0 winners in opposition to Peru.
The consequence implies that Argentina qualify as group winners and obtained a powerful 9 factors from 9 in group A.
Two second half objectives from Lautaro Martinez, taking his competitors tally to 4, was sufficient to safe victory for the defending champions.
La Albiceleste had 12 photographs to Peru’s six and loved a whopping 75% of the possession.
A lot had been manufactured from Garnacho’s lack of sport time contemplating the large impression that he has made at Manchester United this season.
His coach, Lionel Scaloni claimed that he would “love” to play him extra however it was not possible to take away different gamers from the lineup.
Sadly, regardless of the win, the United winger was unable to affect the play as he endured a quiet evening offensively.
In his 66 minutes of motion earlier than being subbed, he acquired a Sofascore ranking of 6.9.
He had zero photographs heading in the right direction and will solely muster one shot off beam and one other one which was blocked, as he was closely outshone by the way more skilled Angel Di Maria and Martinez.
He tried to indicate off his pace and ability by making an attempt 4 dribbles in the course of the sport however he was solely in a position to full one, ending with a 25% success price.
He was in a position to contact the ball 36 occasions and made 16 out of his 20 passes.
Nonetheless, he was additionally wasteful on the ball as a irritating evening resulted in him dropping possession 9 occasions on the evening.
Garnacho isn’t solely about assault nonetheless and he labored very exhausting off the ball, making some vital defensive contributions.
He made two clearances and two interceptions, whereas finishing two tackles for his nation. He additionally received 5 out of his 9 floor duels.
The teen will likely be proud to have made his first look in Copa America however the expertise will likely be tinged with disappointment that he wasn’t in a position to make extra of an impression offensively.
Nonetheless, the sport was meaningless for Argentina as that they had already certified, so in such circumstances it’s at all times exhausting to make an impression.
The United man will likely be hoping he has carried out sufficient to a minimum of warrant an look off the bench in his facet’s quarter remaining tie on Thursday evening (Friday morning UK time), with the ultimate opponent nonetheless to be determined pending additional group stage outcomes.
United’s different curiosity, Lisandro Martinez was rested after taking part in within the opening two rounds and will likely be anticipating to return to the beginning line up within the subsequent spherical after impressing to this point.
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