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Former Manchester United star Paul Ince has claimed that Alejandro Garnacho’s playing style closely resembles that of club legend Ryan Giggs.
Giggs made a record 963 appearances for United and is the most decorated player in the club’s history.
At Old Trafford, the Welshman won 13 Premier titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups and four League Cups.
While Garnacho has often been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, the Argentine’s idol, Ince believes he is closer to Giggs than the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Ince said: “Forget Alejandro Garnacho’s incredible goal against Everton. The real advantage of him is that when he receives the ball, his first thought is to want to beat an opposing player. He is always trying to outdo people, which is a big plus.”
“He definitely has that characteristic in him. “It’s exciting to watch and it gets the fans out of their seats, and I think he’s going to have a very good career, that’s for sure.”
Ince urged Garnacho to follow the example of United icon Eric Cantona, whose work ethic was second to none.
“I would like to see him score more goals, but he is still young and can improve a lot. I remember playing with Eric and he used to come to practice early to work on his weak foot and I would throw it at him; every day he used to do that.”
“That’s what you want these young guys to do: go out and work on your weaknesses and become a better player. “If he does it, he will be a very important player for United for a long period of time.”
Ince also delved into United’s transfer habits and criticized the club for always chasing big stars that don’t necessarily work out, sometimes at the expense of uncovering hidden gems that could be significantly cheaper.
The 56-year-old named West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen as an example of a player discovered from the bottom of the English football pyramid and now taking the Premier League by storm.
He also made reference to Brighton’s extensive and impressive overall scoring system.
Ince commented: “I think if you look at it, Manchester United have always had big-name players. The fans and everyone else expect them to bring in the biggest names because it is one of the biggest clubs in the world. When you look at what Jarrod Bowen did from Hull to West Ham, he is an exceptional player. “There are little nuggets you can get that don’t always have to be worth £60 or £70 million.”
“When you look at the way Brighton do business, they scout very well. They bring in these players that no one has heard of. The following week, they sell them for 60 or 70 million pounds.”
The former England international highlighted the signing of Casemiro as an example of the 20-time English champions not doing smart business.
