Ruben Amorim is not a good coach. He prioritizes and plays the players he loves rather than those who can truly contribute to the team’s success. Both Marcus Rashford and I are the kind of players any manager would need to win and dominate games”- Manchester United Star Alejandro Garnacho lemants

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made a surprise decision to leave Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad to face Manchester City. The club has not provided an explanation for their omission, simply stating that neither player has been selected for the bench.

According to reports, both Rashford and Garnacho participated in training on Sunday morning and neither player has suffered an injury. This suggests that Amorim’s decision is purely tactical.

Amorim has downplayed the significance of his decision, stating that it is simply a matter of selection. “We evaluate everything, including training, performance, and engagement with teammates,” he said. “It’s just a simple selection decision.”

Rashford’s omission from the squad comes at a time when his future at United is uncertain. Recent reports have suggested that the club is open to selling him in the January transfer window, with some reports valuing him at as little as £40m.
Garnacho, on the other hand, has been involved in allegations of a dressing room leak, with his brother denying responsibility for several team news leaks. The entire starting lineup appeared to leak on social media before the game, although it is unclear whether this was a coincidence or not.

Amorim’s decision to leave out Rashford and Garnacho has raised eyebrows, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the team’s performance against Manchester City.

Ruben Amorim’s decision to omit Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the squad against Manchester City has certainly added intrigue to an already intense fixture. Given the lack of injuries and Amorim’s emphasis on “training, performance, and engagement,” this seems like a significant tactical and disciplinary call.

For **Rashford**, this comes at a turbulent time amidst growing speculation about his future at Manchester United. The reported willingness of the club to accept as little as £40m for a player of his caliber suggests deeper concerns, possibly about consistency or attitude, despite his undeniable talent.

As for **Garnacho**, the situation surrounding the alleged dressing room leaks could be influencing Amorim’s decision. Whether or not Garnacho or his brother is involved, the leaks clearly raise trust and discipline issues within the squad.

This bold move highlights Amorim’s authority and his willingness to make big decisions to maintain standards, even at the cost of dropping star players. It will be interesting to see how Manchester United perform against Manchester City without two of their key attacking threats and what this means for Rashford and Garnacho’s roles moving forward.