Overview

• Alejandro Garnacho was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, drawing boos during arrival and warm‑ups and facing hostile chants from home fans.
• Post-match, Enzo Maresca said Garnacho had been in line to play but a request to substitute Wesley Fofana and a tactical switch curtailed the plan.
• Fan footage showed a tense touchline exchange with former teammate Leny Yoro, adding to an evening of visible friction around the winger’s return.
• United sold the academy graduate to Chelsea late in the window for about £40m with a 10% sell‑on clause after relations with Amorim deteriorated last season.
• Maresca has taken a cautious approach to Garnacho’s integration, noting he would assess the player’s mental readiness and that he is considered ready to start future matches.