The World Cup break, according to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, is a significant "danger" for the development of youngster Alejandro Garnacho.

On Sunday, Manchester United defeated Fulham at Craven Cottage. Garnacho scored the game-winning goal for the Red Devils after coming off the bench.

The visitors had taken the lead thanks to a goal from Christian Eriksen, but they were pulled back by a goal from Dan James.

The young Argentine scored against Real Sociedad and collected two assists in a midweek Carabao Cup matchup with Aston Villa.

Ten Hag believes that the World Cup has arrived at the worst possible time, given that the Argentine, who was born in Spain, is currently gradually getting over his attitude and teething troubles.

He believes that Garnacho could lose the momentum he was building.

"Now that it’s a four-week break, that’s already a danger for him because he’s now got momentum, but now it’s cut. It’s a break in the season.

“So we will see how he comes back…

“The danger is four weeks of no games." He could lose focus, less investment.”