Alejandro Garnacho's honeymoon period at Aston Villa is already over, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats), with the winger among those criticised following a underwhelming showing against Hull City.
The report suggests scrutiny has quickly turned on Garnacho and a fellow Villa teammate, with pundits reportedly unimpressed by their contributions in the game. As the piece notes, such rapid criticism of a new arrival "usually tells you one of two things" — either the early hype was overblown, or teething problems are simply part of settling into a new side.
EPL Index frames the situation as an early test of patience for Unai Emery, who will be assessing whether Garnacho and his teammate can adapt quickly enough to Villa's demands, especially with pressure mounting after the display against Hull.
While the source stops short of detailing specific statistics or match incidents, the message from those close to the club appears clear: expectations are high, and so far, in the eyes of critics, "they have done nothing" to justify the price tag or reputation attached to the summer arrival.