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PREMIER LEAGUE legend Ruud Gullit reckons a Manchester United star was wishing to be “left alone” as Erik ten Hag talked to him.
The incident occurred during last night’s Europa League clash against FC Twente.
Alejandro Garnacho’s body language towards Erik ten Hag was pointed out by Ruud Gullit
The winger was a second-half sub in Man Utd’s draw with TwenteGettyUnited took the lead through Christian Eriksen in the 35th minute.
But the Dane turned from hero to villain as his mistake allowed Twente to net a 68th minute equaliser.
Ten Hag’s Red Devils could not find a way through to goal again.
And they were jeered off the pitch by irate home supporters, who have seen United draw twice since thrashing Barnsley 7-0 in the Carabao Cup.
One star who was left out of the starting XI last night was Argentina international Garnacho.
The winger is regarded as one of football’s most exciting youngsters.
And Ten Hag eventually brought him off the bench just one minute before Twente’s equaliser.
As Garnacho prepared for the pitch, his Dutch boss leaned over before giving him tactical instructions.
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But Premier League icon Ruud Gullit reckoned Garnacho would rather have been left alone.
Talking on Ziggo Sport, the former Chelsea star felt Ten Hag was being more of a hindrance than a help based on Garnacho’s body language.
Gullit felt Garnacho wanted to say ‘leave me alone, man’PA
GettyAnd Gullit believed the forward was thinking: “Leave me alone, man!”
He said: “Ten Hag wanted to have a meeting with Garnacho, but he didn’t feel like it at all.
“Garnacho was preparing to come on and Ten Hag kept talking to him.
“You can just see it when a player thinks: ‘Dude, leave me alone, man!’
On United’s performance, Gullit added: “As a coach, you also see things happening that just don’t go well.
“I also saw Ruud van Nistelrooy constantly in the picture. He wasn’t happy.
“Even Casemiro got involved. You could see that things just weren’t going well.
“Am I shocked by the football? No, because I see this every week. I think Twente played sensibly.
“You could see that they gained a bit more confidence after a cautious start to the match.
“At some point you have to give them a little test and they did that well.”
Man Utd player ratings vs FC Twente
MANCHESTER UNITED'S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.
That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.
See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.
Andre Onana – 6
Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.
Harry Maguire – 6
Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.
Lisandro Martinez – 7
Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.
Marcus Rashford – 8
Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.
Amad Diallo – 6
His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.
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