Alejandro Garnacho appears to have issued a subtle message to Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim following the team’s draw against Everton. The Argentine winger was left out of the starting lineup for the match, with Manuel Ugarte’s return prompting Amorim to deploy Bruno Fernandes in a front three role.
Everton dominated early on, scoring two goals within 33 minutes through Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure. Despite this deficit, United made no changes until the 62nd minute when Garnacho replaced Casemiro. This substitution saw Fernandes drop deeper into midfield, allowing him to control the game more effectively. Fernandes scored a crucial goal with 18 minutes remaining, and Ugarte equalized later on.
Garnacho’s introduction added pace and provided an attacking outlet for Manchester United. Although he did not directly contribute to either goal, his presence seemed to improve United’s performance in the second half.
After the match, Garnacho posted an Instagram story captioned “Much better second half” accompanied by a salute emoji. Given that he only played during this period, it could be interpreted as a message suggesting that United performed better with him on the pitch.
This subtle jibe comes at a time when there are ongoing discussions about his future at Old Trafford due to reported interest from other clubs like Chelsea and Napoli. The situation highlights potential tension between Garnacho and Amorim regarding playing time decisions.
As Manchester United prepares for their next fixture against Ipswich Town, Amorim faces significant decisions regarding team selection—particularly whether Chido Obi or Rasmus Hojlund will start alongside other key players like Garnacho.