Erik ten Hag says Alejandro Garnacho delivering after initial attitude issues

Erik ten Hag says Alejandro Garnacho is delivering for Manchester United after overcoming "some issues" with his attitude at the beginning of his Old Trafford career.

Garnacho has impressed for United in recent weeks despite their inconsistent results, starting eight consecutive matches in all competitions just 15 months after making his full senior debut.

His tally of three goals so far this season - including a stunning overhead kick at Everton in the Premier League - is just two shy of his total for the whole of the 2022/23 campaign. He also delivered a fine assist for Scott McTominay's winner against Chelsea on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old has become a regular in United's side barely 12 months after being criticised by both his manager and captain Bruno Fernandes for showing poor behaviour, with reports claiming he had twice been late for pre-season training last summer.

"There were some issues (with his attitude), but young players have to learn what is needed for the lifestyle of a professional footballer," United boss Ten Hag said ahead of Saturday's Premier League home game against Bournemouth.

"Our assessment at the start of the season was that we wanted to bring him in and wanted to give him the time to deliver what he's doing at the moment.

"There's big potential and a lot he can build on, but we are happy with his performances and his contribution. The base, the foundation is always the defending part, but now also attacking-wise he has the key actions - the assists, the goal threat, he scores goals, so that's of course very important for an offensive player."

Garnacho's run in the United line-up has arrived amid a poor run of form for several players, including Marcus Rashford.

Rashford was dropped for the midweek win