Alejandro Garnacho's substitution in Manchester United's nail-biting 3-2 triumph over Ipswich Town on Wednesday raised more than a few eyebrows. The 19-year-old winger stormed down the tunnel after being substituted in the first half, an action that drew boos from United's faithful at Old Trafford. This incident occurred just after Patrick Dorgu received a red card for a rough challenge on Ipswich's Omari Hutchinson shortly before the break.
At the time of Garnacho's exit, Manchester United was leading Ipswich 2-1. However, Ipswich's Jaden Philogene managed to level the score with his second goal of the match during first-half stoppage time. Despite this setback, Harry Maguire's decisive goal later secured the victory for Ruben Amorim's side, ensuring they walked away with all three points.
United's manager, Ruben Amorim, confirmed he would address Garnacho's reaction to being substituted, indicating a conversation was forthcoming.
"I'm obviously going to talk with Garnacho about that." – Ruben Amorim
The manager highlighted that parallels were being drawn between Garnacho and Marcus Rashford, who was recently loaned to Aston Villa. Rashford's departure followed concerns regarding his commitment and mentality. Both players were notably absent from United's derby win over Manchester City, though Garnacho had reportedly shown improvement in his attitude, earning him a place back in the squad.
The match against Ipswich began on a rocky note for United, as a miscommunication between Dorgu and goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Ipswich to strike first. Despite this early setback and Dorgu's subsequent dismissal, Amorim remained supportive of his wing-back and expressed no frustration over the team's overall performance, even in light of the late equalizer by Ipswich.
Amorim's decision to substitute Garnacho immediately after Dorgu's red card appeared to be a tactical move, likely intended to adapt the team's strategy following the loss of a player. However, the young winger’s reaction suggested a deeper sentiment, possibly linked to his previous exclusion alongside Rashford.
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