Liam Rosenior backs Alejandro Garnacho amid personal struggle

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has defended Alejandro Garnacho, revealing the 21-year-old Argentina international is dealing with a "very difficult thing" in his personal life. The winger has been jeered across the Premier League, yet remains in line for a key role against Aston Villa as Rosenior copes with mounting attacking absences.

Rosenior praised Garnacho’s professionalism during a spell out of the side, saying: "Garna is an outstanding player. I have really liked in this period his reaction to not starting. He has been training very well... he’s more than knocking on the door to start." The manager also detailed how the player prioritised a match before attending to a family matter, noting: "He’s had a very difficult thing happen in his life recently as well.

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