"It's something that we said many times; players need time to adapt, said the Chelsea boss. When we conceded the second goal against Brentford, two or three minutes before we conceded exactly the same throw-in and exactly the same chance, and the player behind Garnacho was alone again. So it happened twice, not only one time. But it's a process, when a player joins a new club, to understand we work on different things."
"Maresca also said of Garnacho: In the last two games, he was very good when he came on. So, we are happy with the way he has adapted to our style and what we want from the winger. I think he is ready to start. Chelsea are looking for their first win at Old Trafford in 12 years on Saturday, and Maresca could turn to the former jewel of United's academy to end that long hoodoo."
Garnacho, 21, produced a mixed performance by helping set up Moises Caicedo's 85th-minute goal that put Chelsea 2-1 ahead, then failing to track Fabio Carvalho from a long throw-in which allowed Brentford a stoppage-time equaliser. The team conceded an identical throw-in chance twice, leaving the player behind Garnacho unmarked on both occasions. Adaptation to the club's tactical demands remains a process, but recent substitute contributions have been strong and point to readiness to start. Chelsea pursue a first victory at Old Trafford in 12 years and may deploy the former United academy prospect to end that run.
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