Alejandro Garnacho might have already found his perfect role at Manchester United

The last time that Alejandro Garnacho had stepped off the Old Trafford playing surface he did so in pain and discomfort.

He'd found himself on the receiving end of a crunching tackle from Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters and it resulted in him leaving M16 on crutches and sporting a protective boot. It sidelined him for exactly two months, robbing Manchester United and Erik ten Hag of one of their most influential operators.

The scene could not have been more contrasting as he stepped off the pitch following the conclusion of United's 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday. With Ten Hag's right arm wrapped around his shoulder, the Argentine could barely wipe the smile off his face.

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He had made his highly-anticipated return from injury with 82 minutes on the clock and just 12 minutes later he was celebrating with a goal. After being sent clear by Bruno Fernandes, the youngster displayed excellent composure and trickery to fire the ball, via the post, past Wolves goalkeeper Daniel Bentley to seal a much-needed win for the Reds.

It was a fitting return for the youngster, who will now be hoping to finish the campaign with a flourish in the three remaining Premier League matches and the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on June 3. And he will be hoping his impressive cameo against Wolves will boost his chances of earning a regular starting spot between now and the end of the campaign, particularly if Marcus Rashford faces a spell on the sidelines through injury.

However, as much as Ten Hag may be tempted to unleash Garnacho, who committed his future to the club by signing a new contract last month, may choose to hold the