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Garnacho's Chelsea Struggle

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Alejandro Garnacho, the £40m Manchester United departure, admits he has work to do at Stamford Bridge. After leaving United under a cloud over disciplinary issues, the 20-year-old acknowledges his need to improve defensively and consistently. Despite claiming to be "happy here" and praising teammate Enzo Fernandez, Garnacho faces challenges establishing himself in the Chelsea lineup.

His statistics paint a mixed picture: 8 goals and 4 assists across 37 appearances this season, but just 1 goal in 20 Premier League matches. The Madrid-born winger has faced criticism for defensive lapses, particularly at set-pieces, and has yet to add to his 8 Argentina caps since moving to London.

Chelsea's signing of Geovanny Quenda for next season suggests squad changes are coming. Garnacho recognizes the need to prove himself, admitting he has "yet to reach my peak" while working hard to adapt to his new surroundings. The former United standout averages one goal every 4.6 games this season – a slight improvement on his United rate.