Alejandro Garnacho faced stinging criticism from football pundit Jamie Redknapp for his lapse in concentration during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Brentford. The former Manchester United winger was deemed responsible for allowing Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho to slip into the box unmarked and net a late 93rd-minute equaliser.
Chelsea found themselves trailing at halftime following a well-taken goal by Kevin Schade. However, the Blues seemed poised for victory after second-half goals from Cole Palmer and a stunning strike by Moises Caicedo in the 85th minute. Yet, Brentford had the final say as Carvalho capitalised on Garnacho’s defensive error, connecting with a long throw-in to earn his side a share of the spoils.
On Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp dissected the defensive breakdown, pinpointing Garnacho’s role in the frenetic finish. “Garnacho had one job – to mark Carvalho,” Redknapp stated, identifying the key moment as he replayed the incident. “Don’t lose him. You’re part of the defence now. Brentford have aerial threats, but you cannot switch off. Unfortunately, Garnacho did exactly that.”
Despite the criticism, Garnacho had made a promising start to his Chelsea career following his £40 million move from Manchester United, providing the assist for Caicedo’s spectacular goal.
The match leaves Chelsea reflecting on a missed opportunity, while Brentford reveled in their resilient display. The West London derby was another thrilling chapter in what promises to be an exciting Premier League season.
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