Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is set for a conversation with head coach Ruben Amorim after making a swift exit down the tunnel following his substitution in Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford.
The 20-year-old was taken off in the first half after Patrick Dorgu’s red card, with Amorim opting for defensive reinforcement by bringing on Noussair Mazraoui. Instead of taking a seat on the bench, Garnacho headed straight to the dressing room, later posting a photo of himself leaving the pitch on Instagram—stirring speculation about possible frustration.
Was It Just the Rain, or Something More?
Amorim downplayed the situation initially, suggesting the heavy rain and cold weather might have influenced Garnacho’s decision. However, when pressed about the incident and whether it mirrored Marcus Rashford’s previous controversies, the United boss made it clear he would be addressing it privately.
“I’m going to talk with Garnacho about that, and we can discuss it in the next press conference,” Amorim said.
Despite the drama, the Portuguese coach defended his tactical decision, explaining that switching to a 5-3-1 formation was necessary to maintain defensive stability. However, pundits like Rio Ferdinand questioned the call, noting Garnacho’s attacking threat was sacrificed at a crucial moment in the game.
While United secured three points, the post-match conversation has now shifted to Garnacho’s walk-off and whether it signals deeper tensions at the club. Was it just a harmless reaction to the weather, or is there more to the story?
