Alejandro Garnacho has had a slow start to life at Chelsea since joining them from Manchester United.
The Argentina international was part of the ‘bomb squad’ at Old Trafford and didn’t train under Ruben Amorim during pre-season. He was determined to join Chelsea and had to wait until the end of August to secure a move.
The winger has played 331 minutes from seven matches for the Blues. At the weekend, he netted his first goal for Chelsea in their league defeat to Sunderland.
Former Argentina international Oscar Ruggeri has questioned the 21-year-old’s attitude. He’s been speaking to ESPN about his compatriot and TNT Sports have relayed his comments.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni hasn’t picked Garnacho for the national team since November 2024. Ruggeri believes the Chelsea player has potential but needs to change his attitude.
Chelsea player told to calm ego
London, United Kingdom – 09 30 2025: Alejandro Garnacho seen during Champions League league phase game between Chelsea FC and SL Benfica
The former defender, who won the World Cup with La Albiceleste in 1986, didn’t hold back when being critical of the South American. He also highlighted his qualities.
“He’s no better than anyone else, you’re a football player, enjoy it, but you shouldn’t be so full of yourself. It’s pointless because you miss out on so much. Someone has to bring him down to earth,” he said.
“They’re not calling him up to the national team. If he comes back down to earth like he was, they’ll call him up again because he’s phenomenal on the pitch.”
Garnacho will be hoping to impress for Chelsea in order to return to the Argentina squad ahead of the next World Cup.