Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho seems to have shared his views on being replaced at half-time against AFC Bournemouth in a subtle manner.

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho responds Erik ten Hag comments

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has reacted to Erik ten Hag’s decision to substitute him at half-time during Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Bournemouth.

Garnacho, who started as a winger at the Vitality Stadium, was part of United’s strategy to exert pressure on their opponents in the race for Champions League qualification. However, it turned out to be another frustrating outing away from Old Trafford for the Reds, as they were unable to secure a victory against Bournemouth.

Bruno was the standout performer in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

The match saw Dominic Solanke opening the scoring in the first half after Garnacho lost possession in United’s half. Nonetheless, Garnacho played a significant role in Bruno Fernandes’ equalizing goal. Justin Kluivert later put Bournemouth ahead 2-1 before Fernandes rescued a point for United from the penalty spot.

“We lost some balls in areas we shouldn’t lose them,” he said. “If you see the first goal, the set-up was good but in that area you should never lose the ball but it’s still not a goal. On the right side defending we had some problems in the first half. At half-time, we repaired it.

“In the second half, Harry was better, we repaired it on the right side and we took more control of the game and if we would have been more calm and composed, we could have had a win.

“First half, they were better. They created chances but the good thing is we returned twice from losing positions. So this team, the spirit is good, the resilience is good, they showed some character.

“I think we had to repair over the right side. We didn’t play well, the spaces were there. In possession, we had to bring a sub there.

“Garnacho was during the week not training. Only yesterday. We thought to bring some energy and bring some more quality, quality in the sense of cooperation and togetherness on that right-hand side.”

After Ten Hag acknowledged United’s issue on the right-hand side, Garnacho reacted on social media by endorsing two tweets about his substitution.

Renowned United supporter Mark Goldbridge criticized Ten Hag’s choice to substitute Garnacho on X, previously known as Twitter. Garnacho endorsed both tweets from Goldbridge.

The first tweet read: “Garnacho has been one of our best players this season. Poor first half but taking him off at half-time and holding him up as the problem is a joke. Many have done much worse week in week out and are still out there.”

Two hours later, Goldbridge added: “Ten Hag subtly blaming Garnacho in the post-match press conference… not a good look throwing a 19-year-old under the bus who has actually delivered for you this season. But then again he’s clearly scared of upsetting the bigger earners.”