There is clearly no love lost between Alejandro Garnacho and Chelsea, but I will admit that I have both seen and heard more powerful outbursts.
Alejandro Garnacho made a subtle jab at Chelsea after playing his first game for Aston Villa – just one season after leaving the London club.
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The Argentine has swapped Stamford Bridge for Villa Park – initially on loan, but with an obligation to buy. The transfer comes just one year after he left Manchester United for Chelsea.
Now he hopes to revive his career under Unai Emery, after struggling greatly in West London. His latest social media posts suggested that he is happy to be leaving his Chelsea days behind.
After starting in Villa’s 3-1 win over Indonesia All Stars, the 22-year-old posted a photo on his Instagram story with the caption:
Garnacho failed to score in Indonesia, but showed several positive flashes in his first appearance in a Villa shirt.
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Goals from Emiliano Buendía, Ross Barkley and 17-year-old Brian Madjio secured the victory for the Europa League winners.
Emery excited about ‘new chapter’
Villa are preparing for a season in which they will compete in Europe for the fourth time under Emery – after breaking a 30-year trophy drought with victory in the Europa League final in May.
Since then, the squad has undergone a significant renewal. Morgan Rogers left for Chelsea for £117 million, while key player Youri Tielemans has also left the club for Manchester United.
The midland club has brought in Yohan Manzambi, João Gomes – and Garnacho. Emery says he is looking forward to what awaits with the new squad:
Emery also pointed out that several players are still missing after World Cup efforts:
