Marcus Rashfordhas finally completed his prolonged transfer to Barcelona, where the England international will spend the season on loan.
He is not the only one Red Devils winger that Ruben Amorim has reportedly instructed to seek a new club.
Garnacho excites the Old Trafford crowd
Under Erik ten Hag, young Alejandro Garnacho seemed to be the player who could energize the Old Trafford crowd whenever he had the ball.
A silence would fall as the ball reached him, followed by a tribal roar as United's fans urged him towards the goal.
Some stunning goals, especially his remarkable bicycle kick against Everton, quickly won him the admiration of fans and teammates alike; however, there is evidently something about Garnacho that frustrates his manager.
True to his style, Amorim speaks plainly, leaving no ambiguity regarding his intentions.
Ruben Amorim isn't Sir Alex
While it’s refreshing to have a manager who can operate without external interference—something Sir Alex Ferguson managed for over 25 years—there seems to be a developing situation under the Portuguese where he might harm his own interests to achieve his exact vision.
It's uncertain whether this situation has arisen due to a disciplinary issue, a lack of effort and desire from the player, or if Amorim genuinely does not see him in United's future plans.
The latter scenario is the hardest to accept, considering the winger already boasts an impressive tally of 21 goals and 13 assists in 104 appearances for United.
Taking into account that only Rashford (40 goals, 13 assists) and Bruno Fernandes (40 goals, 36 assists) have produced more output than the Argentinian during his time at the club, pushing Garnacho out may not be the wisest move from Amorim.
Perhaps the issue isn’t entirely the player’s fault, but rather a problem with the team’s formation.
Four wingers in total have been told to find new clubs
That is certainly a conclusion that can be drawn, as aside from Garnacho and Rashford, two additional wingers— Jadon Sancho and Antony —have also been informed they are no longer needed.
Reports indicate that United have reduced their asking price from £70m to £40m, highlighting Amorim's urgency to part ways with Garnacho.
However, there has been insufficient effort from the board regarding incoming transfers, complicating the situation further.
Besides two 18-year-olds, Diego Leon and Enzo Kana-Biyik, the entirety of United's transfer activity this summer consists of signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo.
Respectfully, neither signing is likely to instill fear in opponents right away.
Garnacho's statistics remain impressive
At just 21 years old, Garnacho has his entire career ahead of him, with limitless potential in the game. The world is truly his footballing oyster.
With a shot accuracy of 66.7% last season and the ability to effortlessly beat his full-back, the young player has consistently posed a threat. The way opposing defenders retreat is a clear indication of the respect they have for him, as Garnacho's direct runs genuinely intimidate them.
His pass completion rate, which has only dipped below 80% once in the past three seasons, places him firmly among the Red Devils' ranks, and while he may not be the best passer, he certainly isn't the worst either.
It's true that he tends to lose more duels than he wins, which likely influences Amorim's perspective; however, a winger is generally recognized for their offensive capabilities rather than defensive prowess, excelling in evading markers and contributing to both goals and assists—all of which Garnacho has accomplished at the Theatre of Dreams with considerable success.
Best xG at Man United
An xG of 9.11 places him at the top for that metric, with Bruno Fernandes' 8.93 only boosted to 11.30 when penalties are factored in.
Thus, one can't help but suspect that a clash of personalities may be at play in this situation.
Ferguson thrived in similar circumstances, but the distinction between one of the best managers in English football and Amorim is that Ferguson enjoyed sustained success, which allowed him to make such decisions.
Unfortunately for the Portuguese, the verdict is still very much pending.
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