Man United boss Erik ten Hag reveals what he told Alejandro Garnacho before West Ham match

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has opened up on what he told teenage sensation Alejandro Garnacho before his side’s FA Cup win over West Ham.

The Red Devils came from behind on Wednesday evening to secure a 3-1 victory over the Hammers in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

“I saw today another step from him,” he said.

“I told him before the game, ‘You have an impact when you come on, but now you need to have impact as a starter.’ I think he’s capable of it and that’s the next step he needs to take.”

Garnacho, who is under contract until 2024, burst onto the scene under Ten Hag and has impressed during his time with the United first team.

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United are keen for the 18-year-old Spanish-born winger to commit his long-term future to the club and are reportedly in advanced talks over a new deal.

Ten Hag praised Garnacho for his heroics against West Ham and spotlighted the United starlet’s courage as one of his biggest strengths.

“That is one of his skills. It’s a great skill when you’re fearless, when you’re brave,” he said.

“He’s one of the players that I think has a skill that is so specific. There are not many players in world football you take players on, who are capable of just going at players and out-dribbling them.”