Alejandro Garnacho has endured a difficult first season at Chelsea since completing his £40m move from Manchester United last summer, and the scrutiny around his form has intensified in recent weeks.

The 21-year-old Argentine winger chose Chelsea over other interested clubs and committed to a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge, eager to prove himself at one of England’s biggest clubs.

However, his Premier League output this season has been underwhelming, with just one league goal to his name and a series of below-par performances that have raised questions about his suitability for regular starting duties.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been particularly pointed in his assessment, stating that Garnacho is not good enough to start regularly for Chelsea and that Manchester United may have had the right read on him.

Robinson pointed to Garnacho’s tendency to run into dead ends and take predictable attacking routes, suggesting the winger is too one-dimensional in the way he approaches opponents rather than offering real variety or unpredictability.

The criticism arrived after Garnacho was brought off the bench during Chelsea’s match against his former club, when he struggled to influence the game against a United side that controlled large portions of the contest.

Before his departure from Old Trafford, Garnacho had been one of United’s brightest performers in what was a difficult season for the club, contributing goals and assists at a higher rate than many of his teammates.

Robinson acknowledged as much, admitting he was surprised at the time that United agreed to sell a player who had been their most creative outlet, before concluding that someone at the club saw something in training that informed the decision.

Reports have since emerged that Chelsea are prepared to consider offers for Garnacho as they assess their attacking options heading into the summer window, with his performances failing to justify the price paid.

The Argentine’s situation reflects the broader risks inherent in big-money transfers for young players, as the pressure of stepping up to a top club and justifying a significant fee can expose limitations that were less visible in a different environment.

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