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Alejandro Garnacho is not like Cristiano Ronaldo! Ex-Man Utd hero Nani sees himself in young winger and tips him to lead Red Devils to trophies

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The Argentine youngster <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/comeback-man-utd-erik-ten-hag-level-chelsea-moises-caicedo-alejandro-garnacho-goal-bruno-fernandes/blt2c374e3e6fc06038" target="_blank">scored twice on Thursday to give Man Utd the lead</a> against Chelsea, however, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-chelsea-alejandro-garnacho-antony/blt2a5a912c6bd9d4a5" target="_blank">Red Devils went on to lose thanks to a dramatic injury time at Stamford Bridge</a>. Garnacho has been very highly appreciated by fans and pundits alike and has also been drawn to be very similar to five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Nani, though, believes otherwise.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to <a href="“When I watch Garnacho, he reminds me of myself,” said Nani. “He even has the No.17 shirt – the same number I wore. When he changed to that number this season, he started scoring some goals, so that's been good for him. “He's not afraid of taking defenders on, making the runs, making assists. He's a very good player, he has so much time to improve his game and get stronger. He will be fantastic in the future.” “His game is more similar to mine when I was at United than Cristiano's. He's a very exciting player and I hope in the future he can win titles with the club and help it to be successful again.” “We're not used to being in this position in the table. We were always a team used to competing for first position. The last few years the team hasn't been able to do that, but we know it's a process and you have to readjust the team, the club. “We had so many good years in the past. When you have that, you have to accept some moments like this will come. There's pressure, because there are big names in the past who did well for the club, so there will be comparisons. Those playing today need to show up. “But now it's a different time, with different characters and personalities. At that time, we were more like warriors. We were more like 'we go to the field to fight to win' and it didn't matter the way we played. We found a way to win.”" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, Nani said: "When I watch Garnacho, he reminds me of myself. He even has the No.17 shirt – the same number I wore. When he changed to that number this season, he started scoring some goals, so that's been good for him."He's not afraid of taking defenders on, making the runs, making assists. He's a very good player, he has so much time to improve his game and get stronger. He will be fantastic in the future. His game is more similar to mine when I was at United than Cristiano's. He's a very exciting player and I hope in the future he can win titles with the club and help it to be successful again."We're not used to being in this position in the table. We were always a team used to competing for first position. The last few years the team hasn't been able to do that, but we know it's a process and you have to readjust the team, the club."

WHAT NANI SAID

Despite Garnacho's wonderful showing over the last couple of months, United<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/man-utd-guarantee-entertainment-but-wild-unsustainable-style-will-take-them-nowhere/blt133935aafb2a2d77" target="_blank"> have struggled to get the results </a>and currently sit in sixth place with 48 points to their name. The Red Devils are still aiming for a Champions League spot but their hopes have diminished in recent weeks.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

During his stint at the club from 2007 to 2015, Nani won four Premier League titles, one Champions League, two League Cups and the Club World Cup. He also scored a lot of pivotal goals for the Red Devils but failed to garner the same plaudits as his other team-mates did.

DID YOU KNOW?

The 19-year-old is slowly starting to become one of the first names on the teamsheet for Erik ten Hag and will be a starter for the Red Devils when they take on Liverpool on Sunday, April 7.

WHAT NEXT FOR GARNACHO?

Alejandro Garnacho is not like Cristiano Ronaldo! Ex-Man Utd hero Nani sees himself in young winger and tips him to lead Red Devils to trophies | Goal.com

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has garnered a lot of appreciation from fans and Nani believes that the youngster is quite a lot like him.

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