Garnacho opened the scoring early in the Manchester United versus Everton match, with the goal being hailed as a potential goal of the season, drawing comparisons to Ronaldo’s goal against Juventus in the Champions League.
The young Argentine star emulated Cristiano Ronaldo‘s famous celebration immediately he scored the goal as a tribute to his idol.
However, former Barcelona star Arturo Vidal criticized him, stating that he should strive to be himself rather than imitating someone else.
Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory over Everton with goals from Rashford via a penalty and Anthony Martial, propelling Erik ten Hag‘s team closer to a Champions League spot.
Vidal said:
‘The only bad thing or what I didn’t understand is why he celebrates like Cristiano.?’
‘He has to make his own name. He is an already great player.
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‘It’s good that he is his idol, respect for that, but then he has to make his name.
How are you going to celebrate a goal and remember it? I don’t know, celebrate it another way. But it was a great goal, it was a great goal.‘
The victory boosts Manchester United‘s confidence as they prepare to face Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
A win in this fixture is crucial for Ten Hag’s team, giving them hope to qualify for the next round.
