Amorim reply to Garnacho storming down tunnel and posting unhappy emoji after Man Utd subbing

Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim will talk to Alejandro Garnacho after the winger headed straight down the tunnel following his first-half substitution in Wednesday night’s 3-2 win over Ipswich Town.

Garnacho was withdrawn in the 43rd minute after left-back Patrick Dorgu received a red card, with Amorim opting to replace him with full-back Noussair Mazraoui.

The change saw United shift from a 3-4-2-1 to a 5-3-1 formation, leaving Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund as the remaining attackers.

Although Amorim consoled Garnacho before he exited the pitch, the 20-year-old walked straight down the tunnel and was not seen in the second half. He later posted a photo of his disappointed reaction on Instagram.

Garnacho and Marcus Rashford were previously dropped for United’s 2-1 win at Manchester City in December, and Amorim hinted that he was working to build a connection with the young winger following his visible frustration.

When asked about Garnacho’s reaction, Amorim initially joked: "Was cold and wet maybe."

He then explained his decision: “The thinking was that we played more in a 5-3-1. I know that’s a risk because we took off the only player who has one-on-one ability and pace.

"But I felt the team was okay, and we were controlling the game at halftime. We had to make a choice, and we also had to think about set pieces. That was my decision.”

When a reporter drew parallels between Garnacho’s reaction and Rashford’s lack of acknowledgment after being substituted in December, Amorim responded: "You are making a connection with Rashford, right?

"I know, I know. What I am saying is I am going to talk with Garnacho about that. I will discuss it if you want in the next press conference."

United fell behind early to a Jaden Philogene strike but responded with goals from a Sam Morsy own goal and Matthijs de Ligt.

Ipswich equalized shortly after Dorgu’s dismissal, but Harry Maguire secured the win with a header early in the second half—United’s third goal from a set piece.

The victory lifted United to 14th place in the Premier League, with every position in the table worth an additional £3 million in prize money. Amorim acknowledged the fans’ support, saying: "Well deserved by the fans.

"The support was amazing, and I felt that since day one, they just want to see the team fight until the end, no matter the situation. I think we did that today.

“You have that feeling, connection with the fans. Everything in the game was against us, but we fought through it, and it was a good win for us."

United will now turn their attention to Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Fulham as they look to build momentum.