Amorim Excludes Rashford and Garnacho via WhatsApp

In a surprising move ahead of the Manchester derby, Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim has excluded forwards Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the matchday squad. The players were notified of this decision via the team's WhatsApp group following the final training session.

Amorim addressed the situation in a pre-match interview, stating, 'I did not intend to send a message to Garnacho and Rashford. The matter is straightforward. We evaluated for team selection, and the players are very intelligent; they understand my decision. I have to choose among players, and this is the coach's decision.'

He further elaborated, 'I informed them of the decision on WhatsApp. As always, after training, we were in contact. They are fine and trained this morning. I was also in training. They trained very well.'

This development has sparked discussions among fans and analysts, especially considering Rashford's and Garnacho's significant contributions in previous matches. The rationale behind Amorim's decision remains a topic of speculation, with some suggesting it pertains to training performances or tactical considerations.