Micah Richards slams Chelsea ace for not “doing the basics,” urges him to show more “conviction” | OneFootball

Former Manchester City star Micah Richards believes Alejandro Garnacho needs to show more “conviction” and do the basics.

Garancho started as Chelsea ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at the MKM Stadium on Friday night to advance to the FA Cup fifth round.

Pedro Neto stole the show with a hat-trick, whilst Estevao also got on the scoresheet, and the Blues had the added bonus of keeping a clean sheet.

Micah Richards delivers Alejandro Garnacho verdict

Rosenior made a number of changes from the side which drew against Leeds, and Garnacho returned to the starting line-up.

Garancho has been criticised for his performances recently, and whilst he didn’t score or assist he put in a much improved performance.

Garnacho put in a better performance against Hull. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

As per FotMob, Garnacho completed the most dribbles in the game (six) and won the most duels (10) which may come as a surprise to many.

However, speaking before the game, Richards was asked how to get the best out of the Argentine, and believes he needs to do the basics.

“He and Hato against West Ham, on that left-hand side, got hooked. But he has got something. With Garnacho, you’d want him to be a bit more consistent. Fans have been on his back,” Richards said on BBC One.

“He needs to show more conviction. He’s not tracking runs. You need to be doing the basics, especially with the competition.

“As a full-back, I’d push him high because he’s not going to track the runner.”

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Whilst Garnacho is clearly still finding his feet, he needs to pick up his form quickly with yet another winger arriving in the summer.

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Geovany Quenda will arrive from Sporting Lisbon after the Blues agreed a deal last year, with the 18-year-old regarded as one of the biggest talents in Europe.

The teenager is predominantly a right winger, but can also play on the left, and is expected to go straight into the first team squad to compete for minutes.