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Erik ten Hag reveals timeframe for Alejandro Garnacho injury return.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag expects teenage talent Alejandro Garnacho to return to action before the conclusion of the season.
In the closing moments of Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Southampton, Garnacho, who has recently established himself as a first-team regular, was forced off the field.
The young Argentine was subsequently spotted leaving Old Trafford wearing a protective boot and walking on crutches, his injury the result of an incident in a tackle.
“It will take weeks, it is a serious injury. Once again, after Christian Eriksen, we have a serious injury after a contact,” Ten Hag said on Wednesday evening.
“It is difficult to make a diagnosis quickly. I saw him limping and that is why I took him off.
“He will be back before the end of the season. We need to get him back as soon as possible and we hope he is ready.”
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Garnacho expressed his regret at being forced to miss forthcoming United matches and leave the Argentina team for this month’s domestic friendly against Panama and Curacao, when he may have made his senior international debut.
“It is difficult to put into words how I’m feeling right now,” he posted on Instagram on Tuesday.
“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!”
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