Amorim DROPS Rashford and Garnacho for Manchester Derby showdown

In a surprising move, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has left both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the matchday squad for the highly anticipated Manchester derby.

The decision comes amidst speculation about Rashford's future at the club, with recent reports suggesting United might be open to offers around £40 million for the £325,000-a-week star.

Amorim has made three changes to the side that suffered a 3-2 defeat against Nottingham Forest, bringing in Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, and Mason Mount. The Portuguese manager's bold selections signal his intent to shake things up as United seek to overcome their city rivals.

Rashford's omission, in particular, will raise eyebrows given his status at the club and recent struggles on the pitch. As United prepare for this crucial fixture, all eyes will be on how Amorim's reshaped squad performs against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Amorim warned Rashford and Garnacho that he "pays attention to everything" after making the surprising decision to leave both players out of the squad to face Manchester City.

"I don't want to send a message. It's simply an evaluation, and they know it. The players are really, really smart. Everybody understands my decision. I have to choose. It's just simple selection. The context is difficult. We have to win games and we have a difficult situation."

"I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put on your clothes to go the game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I have to decide. I have a lot of players to choose," Amorim told Sky Sports. 

 

December 15, 2024