Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has urged manager Liam Rosenior to drop Alejandro Garnacho for the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
Despite the Blues’ dramatic 3-2 comeback win over West Ham—sealed by a late Enzo Fernandez strike—Garnacho’s dismal first-half performance has raised alarms.
After being “pocketed” by Aaron Wan-Bissaka and hauled off at halftime, Burley insists the winger is better suited as a late-game impact sub.
“As a starter for Chelsea? No, no,” Burley told ESPN FC, arguing that the youngster’s defensive lapses are too risky for a high-stakes London derby.