Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has on Sunday not included Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the squad for the derby.
Speaking after the news, Amorim confirmed that he had already informed the two players and that everybody knows his decision which is based on selection.
“I don’t want to send a message [to Rashford and Garnacho]. It’s simply an evaluation, and they know it” he said
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“The players are really, really smart. Everybody understands my decision. I have to choose. It’s just simple selection” said Amorim
According to the coach, he evaluates everything from training, game-performance and engagement with team-mates before making his decision.
“We try to evaluate everything: training, performance, game performance, engagement with the team-mates, pushing the team-mates up.” he said
“Everything is on the line when we analyse, try to choose the players. So that is my selection. Simple.” he continued
The news has been viewed as a way towards the right direction for the club if they are to challenge for any trophy and the top position in the league.
