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Garnacho Put Through Grueling Chelsea Fitness As Maresca Eyes Early Debut

After a £40m switch from Manchester United, the 21-year-old is drawing praise at Cobham for his work rate as he settles into a seven-year stay.

Overview

  • Enzo Maresca said Alejandro Garnacho is "working well" and suggested he could receive minutes soon, with a debut against Brentford under consideration.
  • A club video showed Garnacho visibly exhausted during intense running drills, with Wesley Fofana joking, "Welcome to Chelsea Football Club."
  • Chelsea staff assessed his conditioning through gym work and high-intensity sessions on the grass, with new arrival Facundo Buonanotte taking part alongside him.
  • The winger completed a reported £40m move and signed a seven-year contract after losing his place at Manchester United late last season.
  • He has taken shirt number 49 at Chelsea, with his preferred 17 occupied by Andrey Santos, mirroring the number he wore early in his United career.