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Alejandro Garnacho: Villa have signed a carrier, not a finisher
Alejandro Garnacho scored his first goal in a Villa shirt at Sevilla, in his first start for the club. The numbers behind him tell a clear story: he is one of the most productive ball-carriers in the Premier League and one of its least efficient finishers. Unai Emery can only fix one of those, and it is the one that matters.
05.10.26, 16:00 Updated 05.10.26, 12:02 4 Minute Read
The story in brief
- Alejandro Garnacho scored at Sevilla in his first start for Aston Villa, having played just 31 competitive minutes all season.
- He averaged 11.9 carries per game last season, more than any player at Chelsea or Villa, and ranked third in the Premier League for chances created from carries.
- His finishing is the problem: six goals from 8.07 expected goals, and two assists from 4.7 expected assists.
Garnacho generates danger better than almost anyone. Converting it has always been the issue.
A first start, and a first goal
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