Patrice Evra has listed Alejandro Garnacho among a trio of players who can help bump up the goal tally for Manchester United this season following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit.
The youngster has netted two goals and grabbed two assists in his nine appearances since breaking into the first team this season. The 18-year-old has been training with the senior squad all term and is tipped to have a bright future with the club.
Evra named Garnacho alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as the sources of goals in the United team upon Ronaldo’s exit. The 37-year-old superstar netted 27 times in his 15-month return to United, although only three came this season.
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However, top scorer Rashford - who has nine goals - Martial and Garnacho have just 17 goals between them so far. In their first 15 Premier League games, the Reds have scored just 23 goals - only Chelsea (19) have a lower tally in the top 10.
Evra is concerned about United's rate of goals moving forward and suggested several things might need to happen in order to increase the number of goals they score.
Speaking to Amazon Prime ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Forest, he said: “I’m confident in this team and actually also we’re talking a lot about Marcus Rashford. But Martial, this will be his last chance.
“He’s had a few of those but now Cristiano Ronaldo is gone we need goals, he’s going to play as a number nine, and we need goals from Martial. Marcus Rashford is our best goalscorer and he’s only got four goals in the Premier League - it is not enough.
“We need to find a striker in this transfer window, or Martial can be the answer, or Garnacho. We could also try to play some kids. United is a big club, it’s a lot of pressure but I think some player will have to take the responsibility now.”
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