Marcus Rashford. In recent days, the British press has only heard that name. It must be said that the Englishman was dismissed by Ruben Amorim last weekend during the Manchester derby against City. But he was not the only Red Devils player not to have been included in the group called by the Portuguese technician. Indeed, a certain Alejandro Garnacho was also missing. Quickly, the former Sporting CP coach explained his choices. “We try to evaluate everything: training, performance, play, engagement with teammates, motivation of teammates. Everything is on the line when we analyze and try to pick players. So here is my selection. Simple.” Except that for the 20-year-old Argentinian, it wasn’t as simple as that.
A sidelining that questions
In fact, the Daily Mail revealed that he is suspected of being the mole in the Mancunian locker room, since information concerning Amorim’s choices leaked to the press on the eve of the match against Manchester City. In addition to Amad Diallo, Garnacho was interviewed by his coach to find out if the leaks came from him. Which he obviously denied. Returning to training at the start of the week, he was able to meet the expectations of Amorim, who publicly clarified yesterday at a press conference that his absence had nothing to do with disciplinary issues. “We have one training left, but it’s the same situation for all the other players. If they (Garnacho and Rashford) train well, I have to make a choice. We’ll see at the end of training.”
Concerning the Argentinian, he clarified: “he trained very well. He seems a little angry with me and that’s perfect. I was very, very happy because I would have reacted the same way. He is ready for this match. Unlike Marcus Rashford, who is not in the squad, Garnacho is traveling to London to face Tottenham in the Carabao Cup this evening at 9 p.m. A very important match for the 20-year-old, who plays big according to the Manchester Evening News. “Despite all the talk around Rashford in recent days, it’s easy to forget that Garnacho is in the same boat. He was also left out of the derby squad and had to train at Carrington on Sunday morning.”
A departure is not excluded
THE MEN adds: “Garnacho has played quite well this season, with eight goals and four assists giving him his best start to the season to date. It will be fascinating to see how Amorim plans to reinstate both players into the team after his decision last weekend (…) Garnacho will still have a long-term future at the club if he fights to show the head coach that he can fit into his plans, on and off the pitch.” All is therefore not yet lost for the footballer under contract until June 30, 2028 at Man U. Despite everything, the Mancunian management is asking questions about him. Recently, Sky Germany and some English media have indicated that he is not in the list of untouchables of Amorim and Manchester United.
In case of a good offer, the door will open for him. However, he fits perfectly with the type of players on whom management intends to rely in the future, namely young people with high potential. Despite this, MU has not ruled out parting ways with it. Moreover, a club is already ready to welcome him. Indeed, Atlético de Madrid is closely following his case, assures Daily Mail. A club that the player knows very well since he spent 5 years in the Colchoneros academy before his transfer to MU. The Madrilenians are counting on Diego Simeone to convince his compatriot. El Cholo had already done it last summer with Julian Alvaréz and Manchester City. Old Trafford residents have been warned.
