Despite not scoring in the away win over FCSB, Alejandro Garnacho had a very good performance when he came off the bench. This was the Argentine striker's most positive match since being dropped from the squad at the Manchester Derby.
As for captain Ruben Amorim, he always prioritizes those who show a willingness to learn and are willing to give their all on the training ground and the field. In the past two weeks, Garnacho has been rumored to leave Old Trafford for Stamford Bridge. However, things may not change in the final days of the winter transfer window.
Unlike his senior Marcus Rashford, Garnacho is still trusted by Amorim in all matches after the Manchester Derby (11 matches). He can start or come off the bench, but the 20-year-old star is always given the best conditions by his coach. Garnacho was the one who assisted Kobbie Mainoo to score the winning goal 2-0 against FCSB.
In terms of attitude, Garnacho is showing more willingness to learn than Rashford. That is why he is back on the list. Meanwhile, Rashford may go to Aston Villa in the final days of the winter transfer market with a loan deal.
"I don't think Garnacho improved because of me. Right after the match against Man City, he changed. Garnacho understands that everything I do is to help him get better. I, like the whole team, just want to win every match.
Before FCSB, Garnacho understood which position to appear, when to make decisions and the connection with Diogo Dalot. Everything is improving" - Ruben Amorim shared.
Before the match against FCSB, rumors about Garnacho and Mainoo still covered Old Trafford. When selling players trained in the academy, teams will gain "pure profit". For Man United, if they sell Garnacho and Mainoo, they will have a huge advantage in the transfer market as they can use the money to add stars in their sights.
Despite the advantages, Amorim wants to keep both of them at Old Trafford. The Portuguese strategist is in a chaotic period with the reconstruction of Man United. Those who understand the club and are "homegrown" will be the core for the club's revival.
"Selling academy players would be a huge benefit but I want to keep players like Mainoo and Garnacho. The focus of the coaching staff in the coming time is to improve the quality of the youth academy. This will be the main source of players for the team. All English teams need to take advantage of this.
"Players who have grown up in the academy understand the team spirit better than anyone else. Every time they step onto the field, they feel proud of the shirt they are wearing" - Ruben Amorim shared.
