Kyle Walker-Peters took to social media to state that his intention was not to injure a fellow player, however, he received hateful messages.
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Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters is the latest victim of racial abuse. The England international received online abuse following his tackle on Alejandro Garnacho on Sunday. During the match, the 18-year-old winger suffered an injury following a sliding tackle from Walker-Peters when Manchester United welcomed Southampton to Old Trafford for a Premier League contest. Even though initially it was not thought to be something serious, the latest development is that Garnacho is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Kyle Walker-Peters took to social media to state that his intention was not to injure a fellow player, however, he received hateful messages, leading to Southampton getting in touch with the police. Following the development, Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane and winger Alejandro Garnacho have stood by Walker-Peters and extended their support for the full-back. Walker-Peters wrote, “The racial abuse I received is something that no player or person should ever have to experience. We need to be better, and this is bigger than just football.”
Reacting to Kyle Walker-Peters’ message, World Cup-winner Raphael Varane was quick to offer his support. “Bigger than football. Well said Kyle, you have my support,” Varane replied. Later, the injured Garnacho also extended his support for the English full-back. Garnacho wrote, “More than football. Thank you very much for the message brother, this is part of football.”
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Manchester United received a major blow when it was revealed that promising young winger Alejandro Garnacho will miss the action on the pitch for sometime after sustaining injury at the weekend encounter. On Sunday, Manchester United played most of the game against Southampton as 10 men following Casemiro’s red card.
Alejandro Garnacho came on as a second half substitute but was not able to see the game out due to the injury he sustained in the goalless draw. On Tuesday, Alejandro Garnacho confirmed that he will be out injured for a sometime, without mentioning how long he will be out. Garnacho also further informed that he has pulled out of the Argentina squad for the upcoming friendlies.
“It is difficult to put into words how I’m feeling right now,” Alejandro Garnacho said on Instagram. “Unfortunately, I will not be able to help my team and team-mates in the upcoming games, in what is a very important part of the season for us at Manchester United. I am disappointed to also miss the opportunity to be with my team-mates of the Argentina national team, in what would have been a great and proud moment for me and my family.”
He added: “This is part of football and our profession. However, I am already focused in my recovery. God has taught me to never give up and I will make sure I am back stronger than ever!” It is unclear at this moment for how long the 18-year-old winger will be out of action. One thing is certain that Garnacho will definitely miss the round-of-16 second leg fixture against Real Betis and the Emirates FA Cup contest against Fulham. Argentina are scheduled for home friendlies with Panama and Curacao later this month.
