We decided to bench them today after what they did. I don’t think they will ever play for this club again after what they did so we arr looking for buyers in January. We need players that loves this club”-BREAKING NEWS: Ruben Amorim reveals why Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho are NOT in Man United squad for the Derby as and Not even on the bench after what they did recently.

Manchester United will face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon, marking Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester derby as manager. However, the Red Devils will be without Marcus Rashford, who has been excluded from the matchday squad.

Rashford, who has played in all 15 of United’s Premier League matches this season—starting 12—was also in the starting lineup for Thursday’s Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen. He was substituted in the 56th minute for Rasmus Højlund, who went on to score in United’s comeback win in Czechia.

The 27-year-old winger has contributed seven goals and three assists in 24 appearances across all competitions this season. However, he has not found the back of the net in his last two league games, both of which ended in defeat for United against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.

Amorim has also left Alejandro Garnacho out of the 18-man squad. The Argentine winger, who played nine minutes as a substitute against Viktoria Plzen, has been a consistent presence in United’s league campaign so far. Garnacho has tallied eight goals and four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Rasmus Højlund, who impressed with a brace off the bench in midweek, is one of four changes to the starting XI for Sunday’s derby.
Manchester United are set to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon, in what will be manager Ruben Amorim’s first taste of the Manchester derby. However, United will have to navigate the high-stakes encounter without Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, both of whom have been excluded from the matchday squad.

### Rashford and Garnacho Missing
Rashford, a regular fixture in United’s lineup, has played all 15 of their Premier League matches this season, starting in 12. Despite his seven goals and three assists across all competitions, his form has dipped slightly, with no goals in his last two league outings. Rashford was substituted early in Thursday’s Europa League clash against Viktoria Plzen, making way for Rasmus Højlund, who scored twice to secure a comeback win.

Similarly, Garnacho, who has contributed eight goals and four assists in 24 appearances this season, has also been left out of the squad. His absence could deprive United of creativity and flair on the wings, raising questions about Amorim’s tactical setup for the derby.

### Tactical Adjustments
Ruben Amorim has made four changes to the starting XI, with Rasmus Højlund earning a spot following his impactful midweek performance. With Rashford and Garnacho unavailable, the responsibility for creating chances and leading United’s attack may fall on Bruno Fernandes, Højlund, and potentially Antony. Amorim’s ability to adapt tactically will be under scrutiny, especially as he prepares to counter Pep Guardiola’s formidable Manchester City side.

### A Tough Challenge at the Etihad
United enter the derby on the back of consecutive league defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, placing additional pressure on Amorim to deliver a result. The absence of two key attacking players will make the task even more daunting as they face a City team brimming with confidence. The match promises to be a significant test of Amorim’s managerial acumen and United’s squad depth.