Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho have both been omitted from the Manchester United squad for the match against Manchester City.
Manchester United did not provide a reason for the absence of either player, simply stating that they were not selected for the bench.
In what is expected to be a crucial game for Ruben Amorim, all eyes will be on the head coach as he explains his decision to leave out Rashford and Garnacho for the trip to Etihad Stadium.
According to the Manchester Evening News, both Rashford and Garnacho participated in training on Sunday morning and are not injured, indicating that Amorim’s decision is based on tactical reasons.
Rashford’s exclusion from the squad comes amidst uncertainty about his future at United, with reports suggesting that the club is willing to sell him in the upcoming transfer window.
There are even rumors that United would consider selling Rashford for as little as £40m.
As for Garnacho, he has been linked to allegations of leaking information from the dressing room, although his brother has denied any involvement in such leaks.
Amorim’s entire starting lineup was leaked on social media before the game, and surprisingly, it turned out to be accurate. Whether this was a coincidence or not remains unknown.