The Argentine winger was introduced with just over ten minutes remaining in the match against Brentford, marking his debut under manager Enzo Maresca. ..Continue Reading
Garnacho had joined the Blues in a £40 million move from Manchester United earlier in the summer, after being told by Ruben Amorim to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Initially, his impact seemed promising—he surged down the flank and attempted a cutback to Cole Palmer, which was deflected but fell kindly to Moises Caicedo, who fired Chelsea into the lead with five minutes to go. However, the advantage didn’t last.
Brentford responded with a long throw into the area, flicked on at the near post, where Fabio Carvalho—having escaped Garnacho’s marking—slotted in the equalizer at the back post.
The lapse proved costly, denying Chelsea a win and leaving them fifth in the standings with eight points from four matches.
After the match, Garnacho addressed fans on Instagram, expressing joy over his debut but notably avoiding any mention of the defensive mistake that led to Brentford’s late goal.
He wrote: “Very happy to wear this shirt for the first time. See you Wednesday in UCL.
“Thanks for the support blues.”
Chelsea’s attacking depth presents a real challenge for Alejandro Garnacho as he looks to secure a spot in the starting lineup.
Jamie Gittens was given the nod on the left wing—Garnacho’s favored position—during Saturday’s match, but failed to make a strong impression.
Pedro Neto, on the opposite flank, continued his consistent form and has featured in every game this season.
Cole Palmer is nearing full fitness and remains a guaranteed starter, while Joao Pedro has quickly settled in following his move from Brighton, delivering standout performances.
Facundo Buonanotte, on loan from Leicester, started against Brentford but couldn’t influence the game, leading to Tyrique George replacing him at halftime.
Despite fierce competition, Chelsea’s involvement in the Champions League means rotation is inevitable, offering Garnacho opportunities to shine.
With a tough schedule ahead—including trips to Bayern Munich and Old Trafford—the young Argentine could be called upon sooner rather than later.
