What happened to Alejandro Garnacho? The heatmap reveals no impact in the game as Chelsea lost to Arsenal.
On 2 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the situation of the 21-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho in the 2025/26 Premier League season is undergoing a tough "self-proving" phase, under high expectations and a role mostly starting from the bench.
In the latest Premier League match where Chelsea lost 1-2 to Arsenal, Alejandro Garnacho was named as a substitute and played only about 11 minutes, so he had limited chances to make an impact. The heatmap shows he touched the ball just once when attempting a cross into the penalty area, which was unsuccessful.
Previous statistics clearly show that his playing time has been decreasing steadily.
Looking back at his recent performances:
• Against Burnley (1-1 draw)
Named on the bench but did not play.
• FA Cup vs Hull City (4-0 win)
Played the full 90 minutes.
Rating 7.8
• Against Leeds United (2-2 draw)
Came on as a substitute but did not play.
• Against Wolverhampton (3-1 win)
Played 29 minutes.
Rating 6.2
• League Cup vs Arsenal (0-1 loss)
Played 15 minutes.
Rating 6.1
• Against West Ham United (2-3 loss)
Played 45 minutes.
Rating 6.6
Overall, except for the FA Cup game where he played the full match and performed well, Garnacho has mostly been used as a substitute with limited playing time, resulting in inconsistent impact in the attack.
The key question going forward is not just about his form but whether he can reclaim a starting role amid fierce competition in Chelsea's forward line.
Alejandro Garnacho officially transferred from Manchester United to Chelsea in the summer of 2025 for around £40 million (including add-ons), signing a long-term contract until 2032 after falling out of Ruben Amorim's plans.