Amorim gives damning reason for leaving Rashford and Garnacho out of Man Utd derby squad

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said that he left Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of his derby squad for a "technical" reason.

The shock omission of the two star attackers has sent shockwaves through Old Trafford, with questions now being raised about their long-term futures at the club.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Amorim made a "technical decision" to leave both players out of the squad entirely, not just the starting XI.

He stated sources had told him: "Ruben Amorim decided not to include Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho in the squad for the derby.

"So not just in the starting XI, not just in the players who can be replaced in the second half. This is the technical decision of Ruben Amorim."

Romano also hinted at potential consequences for the duo, stating: "It's also important to say that these could have consequences on their future."

The news will come as a major blow to both players, particularly Rashford, who has been a key figure for United in recent seasons.

The absence of Rashford and Garnacho proved to be a masterstroke from Amorim, as United staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead with a header, but Amad Diallo emerged as the hero, scoring twice to seal a stunning victory.

Diallo's impressive performance, coupled with the omission of Rashford and Garnacho, has fueled speculation about the future of the attacking duo.

With the young Ivorian impressing, and Amorim clearly willing to experiment with his squad, the long-term futures of Rashford and Garnacho at Old Trafford now appear uncertain.

This dramatic victory will give United a much-needed boost of confidence, but the fallout from Amorim's bold team selection is likely to continue in the coming days and weeks.

Under Amorim's leadership, United managed to snatch their first win at the Etihad Stadium since 2021.