Rosenior drops big team news hint as he names star who’s “more than knocking on the door” to start | OneFootball

Liam Rosenior has praised Alejandro Garnacho for his reaction to not starting games, and claims he’s more than “knocking on the door” to start at Villa Park.

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Garnacho is in line to start his first game since the win against Hull City in the FA Cup last month, with Chelsea short in the wides areas.

Pedro Neto is suspended after his red card against Arsenal, whilst Estevao and Jamie Gittens are both still sidelined with injury.

Liam Rosenior praises Alejandro Garnacho

Garnacho has struggled since arriving from Manchester United last summer for £40m, and hasn’t featured much under Rosenior.

The 21-year-old has made 30 appearances in all competitions, whilst he’s scored six goals, although only one of those has come in the league.

Garnacho has struggled to make an impact this season. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Most of his impact has been made from the bench, but Rosenior has praised Garnacho for his reaction to not starting, and hinted he could be in the team on Wednesday night.

“Garna is an outstanding player,” he said as quoted by The Standard.

“I have really liked in this period his reaction to not starting. He has been training very well.”

“Garna has put himself in a really, really good place in the last few weeks and he’s more than knocking on the door to start.

“We’ve got to take into account that Garna is 21. He’s got huge ability. He’s got huge potential.”

Marc Cucurella coudl return against Aston Villa

Rosenior provided some positive team news ahead of the big game with Villa, and there could be a return for Marc Cucurella.

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Cucurella hasn’t featured since the draw with Leeds last month, but is back in training and could return on Wednesday or against Wrexham in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Estevao and Jamie Gittens remain sidelined, but both Reece James and Cole Palmer are fit to start in what is a must win game.

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