Alejandro Garnacho became worldwide recognized after his remarkable debut season with Manchester United. He is considered as one of the brightest future prospects in world football. Here we will inform which national team Garnacho will play Argentina or Spain. Know more about Alejandro Garnacho Argentina National Team Squad Call Up & Debut. Also, find Garnacho’s Jersey Number for Argentina. Alejandro Garnacho Biography, Nationality, Net Worth, age, GF, Idol.
Garnacho Argentina or Spain
Garnacho was eligible to represent both Argentina and Spain. Because he was born in the Spanish city of Madrid and his father is a Spaniard. While Garnacho belongs to an Argentine mother. Hence, he had both options open ahead of him. Even he represented both countries in age-level football. The winger played for Spain Under-18 and then represented Argentina at the Under-20 level. So which side did Garnacho prefer? Argentina or Spain?
Garnacho Argentina National Team
Well, Alejandro chose to play for the Albiceletses. And you will see him play in international football wearing White and Sky Blues.
Why did Garnacho play for Argentina?
It was revealed that Garnacho has his home walls full of Leo Messi pictures and posters. So it seems like the Leo Messi influence was too heavy on him and that’s why he chose to play for Argentina.
Garnacho Argentina Squad
Is Garnacho in the Argentina Squad? Will Garnacho be in the Argentina Squad for the next matches? Find out.
Garnacho Argentina Call Up
Garnacho was called up to the senior Argentina team’s initial 44-men squad for a couple of WC qualifiers that month. Then he was also named in the final 33-man squad. It was his first-ever senior national call-up but unfortunately, the Man Utd youngster didn’t make it to the playing XI. Then Lionel Scaloni didn’t name him in the squad for the Qatar World Cup as well.
In March 2023, Scaloni named the squad for the 2 friendlies against Panama and Curacao. He brought Garnacho into the squad. But this time injury blow ruled him out of the squad.
Garnacho Argentina Debut
In late March 2022, Garnacho made his U-20 debut for Argentina. But he is yet to play his first game for the Albicelestes main team. But he is expected to make his debut soon when Argentina plays its next game in the upcoming international window.
Garnacho Argentina Jersey Number
Garnacho currently wears jersey number 49 for the Old Trafford-based club. But we can’t say which number he will wear for the World Champions. But soon it will be revealed when he will make his debut for his national team.
Garnacho Position
Garnacho is a forward who plays as a winger. The speedy attacker’s specific position is “Left Winger”.
Why was Garnacho not in Argentina squad?
Garnacho was not in the World Cup squad possibly because of not being with the squad before and he was way too young as well. Perhaps that’s why Scaloni didn’t take any risk at such a big stage. Another reason was Argentina went to Qatar with a squad full of star forwards. So there was no room for an inexperienced Garnacho.
Then he was once again called up to the squad in March 2023. But he couldn’t join the squad or make his debut due to an injury.
