Keane says Man Utd winger who Amorim sees as key to future 'can't be trusted'

Roy Keane has warned Manchester United that Alejandro Garnacho is more effective as an impact substitute, claiming he "can’t be trusted" when starting matches.

The Argentina international played a crucial role in United’s FA Cup fourth-round comeback against Leicester on Friday night.

Introduced at halftime with United trailing 1-0, Garnacho helped turn the game around, contributing to Joshua Zirkzee’s equalizer and nearly scoring himself before Harry Maguire’s controversial stoppage-time winner secured the victory.

Despite his impressive second-half display, Garnacho has struggled for consistency under Ruben Amorim.

He was left out of the squad when United stunned Manchester City at the Etihad in December and has started just three Premier League matches since.

Last month, Napoli and Chelsea showed interest in signing him, but United ultimately decided to keep him at the club.

Speaking on ITV’s FA Cup coverage, United legend Roy Keane shared his thoughts on the young winger’s role in the squad.

"I think it suits him when he comes off the bench. I don’t think you can trust him when he starts," Keane said.

"When he comes on and the game is stretched, that’s when he comes into his own. They put Leicester on the back foot and the subs made an impact. That’s what Garnacho does well."

Ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright also weighed in, questioning why Garnacho didn’t start the match: "I am very surprised Garnacho did not start this game. He did the same against Liverpool. He comes on and you can’t deal with him. He has pace and attacks."

Reports suggest Napoli submitted a £40 million bid for Garnacho in mid-January, but United held out for £60 million, ultimately keeping him at Old Trafford.

When asked about Garnacho’s future, Ruben Amorim downplayed any talk of a potential exit and emphasized the winger’s importance to the squad.

"That is not important. We want players like Garnacho, he is really important. He changed the game with the runs behind," Amorim explained.

"He doesn’t need a big change. We are talking about the standards—just to train well, receive the information, understand we want to help him. We want to play in a different system, but it’s not complicated."

As Garnacho fights for a regular starting spot, it remains to be seen whether Amorim will trust him more from the beginning of matches—or if Keane’s assessment proves accurate.