At Manchester United, one of the reasons Alejandro Garnacho and his brother threw tantrums was when he got benched for the Europa League final, despite being a regular starter all season.
Fast forward to his move to Chelsea, under two managers he’s yet to nail down a consistent starting position, and it’s reportedly not getting any easier under Liam Rosenior. Now, there’s no noise, no complaints.
I just hope this serves as a warning to other young players at United: the privilege and platform the club gives you on a platter, you might not get elsewhere. Opportunities at United are massive, but they should never be taken for granted.
Football humbles you quickly.