Garnacho's impressive performances for Manchester United as an Argentinian have been impressive, scoring seven goals and providing four assists this season, a feat to be expected for a young player under 20 years old. However, in the Argentine national team, he seems to face some challenges, and the reasons for this have to do with his idol selection and celebratory actions.
Former Argentine legend Verón gave a clear opinion on this in an interview. He believes that as an Argentine player, it is not appropriate for Garnacho to imitate Cristiano Ronaldo's celebrations. This kind of behavior could make him difficult to accept among Messi's Argentine teammates. Veron suggested that Garnacho should recognize Messi's status as the king of the ball and learn from him, instead of making Ronaldo his idol every day.
In fact, Veron's views represent the mainstream public opinion of the Argentine team. Di Maria has also previously criticized Garnacho on social media, arguing that he should learn from Messi. These criticisms are not unfounded, but are motivated by respect for and preservation of Argentine football traditions.
Messi's place in the hearts of Argentine fans is irreplaceable, he is the pride and symbol of the country. If any Argentine player openly does not choose to support Messi, then they will have a hard time gaining support from the fans and may even be sidelined. Garnacho, as a young player, has a low status in the Argentine team, and if he is given "special treatment" because of his support for Cristiano Ronaldo, then his future in the national team will become very difficult.
However, despite this dilemma, Garnacho does not seem to have changed his mind. He still chooses to "go his own way" and still makes Cristiano Ronaldo's signature celebration after scoring a goal. This "hard steel" attitude, although it may seem like a personality, could be a stumbling block to his future development in the context of Argentine football.
For Garnacho, it is not a bad thing to acknowledge Messi's status as the king of the ball and learn from him. This will not only help him better integrate into the team culture of the Argentine national team, but it will also allow him to benefit a lot in his career. As a world-class player, Messi's skills, tactics and leadership temperament are all worth learning from Garnacho.
In addition, Garnacho can also learn from Messi how to be a better person. Messi has shown a high level of professionalism and charisma on and off the field, and his humility, hard work and perseverance are all things that young players should learn. If Garnacho can incorporate these qualities into his career, he will have a much bigger future in football.
Of course, this does not mean that Garnacho must completely abandon his own admiration and imitation of Ronaldo. It's normal for everyone to have their own idols and preferences. However, as a professional player and a member of a team, he needs to understand when to show respect and support for the team and his teammates. In the Argentine national team, Messi is their common idol and leader, and Garnacho should learn to find his place and development space in this environment.