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Erik ten Hag sets challenge for Alejandro Garnacho ahead of Leeds United clash

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has set Alejandro Garnacho the task of improving his figures in front of goal ahead of their trip to Elland Road on Sunday.

Garnacho struggled in the Red Devils' 2-2 draw against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday, and was replaced by Jadon Sancho in the 59th minute.

The teenager had a shot headed off the line by Max Wober during the first half and ten Hag has backed the Argentine to have more of an influence in the final third.

"He is having an impact, is doing well. He had good actions and created chances [against Leeds] but he had to score," Ten Hag revealed in his pre-match press conference.

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"As a striker, you have to be on the scoring list and the assist list, key action list, to have the right impact. We expect him to also do the other stuff, but that is the base. If you don't do extra, then you have to do that as a base function.

"As a Man Utd player we expect you to have an influence on the score, the result and to have a positive influence on the game."

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