Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag enjoyed a much needed win over Aston Villa (Picture: Getty)

Erik ten Hag has hinted Alejandro Garnacho could be used on the right wing on a more regular basis after his superb display against Aston Villa.

The Argentina international has enjoyed an impressive breakthrough year and recently signed a new long-term contract, which underlining his status as a key player in his manager’s rebuilding project.

Understandably for a teenager, Garnacho’s form has fluctuated this season but he gave a timely reminder of his talents earlier this week, sparking a memorable comeback with two goal against top four rivals Villa.

Garnacho’s performance coincided with him switching to the right wing for the first time in his career and Ten Hag believes he may have stumbled on a winning attacking formula.
He told Sky Sports: ‘You always try to find the balance.

‘The balance on Boxing Day was very good with Garna on the right, Rasmus in the middle and Marcus Rashford off the left. Hopefully, we can continue that.

‘It is not only about the wingers. You also want the full-backs there. But we have often had to make compromises over the first half of the season.

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