Angel Di Maria Encourages Alejandro Garnacho to Develop His Own Style, Move Away from Copying Cristiano Ronaldo

Angel Di Maria Advises Garnacho to Emulate Messi’s Celebrations Instead of Ronaldo’s

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In a recent interview with Ole, Di Maria expressed his admiration for Garnacho’s speed and incredible ability, predicting a bright future for the young talent. However, he suggested that Garnacho should forge his own path and celebrate goals in a manner reminiscent of Messi, rather than emulating Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebrations.

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Di Maria stated, “The only thing I wouldn’t do is celebrate Cristiano. I would score the goal and I would do like Messi does. I’ll stick with that.” Despite this advice, Di Maria remains a staunch supporter of Garnacho, acknowledging the player’s potential for growth and improvement, especially with the experience gained at the national team level.

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Reflecting on his own career, Di Maria highlighted the importance of learning to prioritize and execute plays effectively, emphasizing that Garnacho’s future success depends on his ability to handle the challenges and opportunities that come his way.

Criticism of Garnacho’s Ronaldo-inspired celebrations isn’t limited to Di Maria, as former Juventus and Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal previously questioned the young star’s choice to emulate his idol, suggesting that Garnacho should establish his own unique identity in the game.

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Garnacho, who has made 29 appearances for Manchester United this season, has shown promise with five goals and two assists. As he continues to develop, the advice from seasoned players like Di Maria serves as valuable guidance for the rising talent to carve out his distinctive presence in the football world.