Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford made the headlines for all the wrong reasons last weekend after the duo were dropped entirely from Manchester United 's derby-day squad to face Manchester City . Former club star, Rio Ferdinand , believes he might know the real reason behind Ruben Amorim 's audacious decision, and it may well be related to the player's attitudes in training. The Red Devils went on to win the clash 2-1 in dramatic fashion , and it was Amad Diallo who spectacularly netted the winner in the dying embers of the match.
Removing two key attacking players from the squad was a major statement from newly-appointed Amorim, but the former Sporting boss still managed to take home three points from the Etihad. Undoubtedly, it was a much-needed boost to the optimism surrounding the long-term project at Old Trafford, but this decision has shed plenty of uncertainty on the futures of Rashford and Garnacho nonetheless. Ruben Amorim's latest decision has reportedly put Saudi clubs on red alert.
Ferdinand on Amorim's Key Decision Speaking via the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, the former defender insists that the player's attitudes in training may well have impacted the manager's squad selections . He said: "This manager doesn’t seem to be the type of guy that will let stuff slide. He seems to be a very honest and straightforward guy.
We saw Erik ten Hag do this early, going against players." "I think he’s seen or heard a couple of things that he isn’t quite.
