Is Garnacho already at a crossroads at Villa?

Just like last season, questions are being asked about Alejandro Garnacho.

Two months after joining from Chelsea on an initial loan, the winger has yet to convince Aston Villa boss Unai Emery of his worth.

The Argentina forward has played just 31 minutes for Villa, spread across three substitute appearances.

A 15-minute outing against Hull is the most time he has spent on the pitch in a game.

Garnacho has been an unused substitute for Villa's past four matches , watching from the bench again as they won 3-2 at Tottenham on Saturday.

One goal and four assists in 24 Premier League games for Chelsea last term fell below what the Blues expected from their £40m recruit from Manchester United , so he was allowed to move on.

This campaign is only a month old, but 22-year-old Garnacho could be at a crossroads at Villa Park already.

Youri Tielemans did not start a Premier League game until November 2023 after joining in the summer, but became an integral part of Emery's machine.