Barcelona star Ronald Araujo has spoken out about the provocative social media post made by Alejandro Garnacho, after Manchester United’s Europa League win over the Spanish giants. The United teen caused quite a stir with a post on social media, in which he copied the celebration of Barcelona midfielder Pedri, along with the words: “The big team goes through”.
In an interview with Infobae, when asked about the post from Garnacho, Araujo revealed his anger, stating that, “I respect everyone and I feel that humility should be ahead of everything. Everyone expresses themselves as they want, but I prefer to have a lower profile and then show what I do on the pitch.”
Araujo went on to say that “This is football, he is very young and there is still a long way to go. You have to proceed calmly and humbly.” The comment from Araujo highlights the importance of sportsmanship, respect and humility in the game of football, especially between rival teams.
Garnacho is currently facing a significant spell on the sidelines having sustained a “serious” ankle injury during United’s draw with Southampton, jeopardising his progress at the club. However, manager Erik ten Hag has high hopes for the young player and his future with the club.
In a statement, Ten Hag said, “(Garnacho) makes great progression and he was selected by the national team. It was a big moment for him and he’s in a really good development and you don’t want to disturb that process.” The comments show how much United values Garnacho, and what an asset he is to the club.
Ten Hag hopes that Garnacho will be back to fitness before the end of the current season, as he and the team aim to add the Europa League and FA Cup to their Carabao Cup triumph. The injury is a significant setback for Garnacho, but it will be interesting to see how he continues to develop and what role he plays in future United squads.
The incident also highlights the importance of being mindful of other players in the game and the way you express yourself, both on and off the pitch. As Araujo stated, humility should always come first, and it is important for players to show respect for their opponents, even in tense and competitive situations.
Overall, the incident involving Garnacho’s social media post has sparked an important conversation about respect and sportsmanship in football, reinforcing why these values are so important to the game. Hopefully, players and fans alike can take these lessons to heart and ensure that the game is always played with respect and a focus on fair play.
