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Dimitar Berbatov has backed Erik ten Hag\u2019s handling of Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho.<\/p>\n
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The teenager shot to prominence last season with a series of eye-catching displays having been primarily used as an impact subsitute.<\/p>\n
Garnacho committed his long-term future to United earlier this year and looked set for a prominent first team role this season.<\/p>\n
The 19-year-old struggled against Wolves and Tottenham during the opening two fixtures of the campaign, however, and has been used sparingly by his manager ever since. <\/p>\n
Indeed, he cut a frustrated figure at Burnley last weekend where he was an unused substitute, much to the frustration of his brother who aimed a dig, that was hastily delete, at Ten Hag on social media.<\/p>\n
Garnacho returned to the starting line-up on Tuesday and opened the scoring in a routine 3-0 Carabao Cup third round victory over Crystal Palace. <\/p>\n
While his talent is undeniable, Berbatov insists Ten Hag is right to take a patient approach with the speedy winger. <\/p>\n
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\u2018It was great to see Alejandro Garnacho get on the score sheet in the week, people want him to play more at United but he needs time,\u2019 said the Betfair Ambassador. <\/p>\n
\u2018I think Ten Hag is showing enough faith in Garnacho and deciding the right times for him to play. He\u2019s very, very young \u2013 just 19 \u2013 and you need to be careful not to rush things and try not to be impatient.<\/p>\n
\u2018Look at how Guardiola treated Phil Foden, he was brought in slowly and had to answer questions about why he was not playing. A good manager will explain that to young players and the players are usually smart enough to understand.<\/p>\n
\u2018Garnacho is in the right place, at the right time, and he has the right coach. When the opportunities are given to him, he should take them 100%. Believe me, the manager will see that, appreciate it, and give you your time. If you deserve it, you\u2019ll get your chance in the first team.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s always exciting to watch new talent. People think \u2018he can be the next\u2026whoever\u2019 and start to compare.<\/p>\n
\u2018Let\u2019s not rush things. In some cases, though, when the player is really exceptional \u2013 like when Mbappe was at Monaco \u2013 you can understand why he\u2019s not on the bench. Those players are very rare, however. Everybody\u2019s time is different, and I think Ten Hag is doing the right thing here.\u2019<\/p>\n