Manchester United's Amorim to address Garnacho's substitution reaction against Ipswich

Alejandro Garnacho’s reaction to being substituted during Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Wednesday has drawn attention, with head coach Ruben Amorim confirming he plans to address the situation.

The Argentine winger was replaced just before halftime following Patrick Dorgu’s red card. Amorim brought on Noussair Mazraoui to bolster United’s defensive setup, opting for a tactical shift to maintain their shape with five at the back.

Garnacho, however, appeared visibly frustrated as he headed straight down the tunnel instead of taking a seat on the bench. The move was met with boos from some United fans at Old Trafford, who were unhappy to see the 20-year-old leave the field early.

Speaking after the match, Amorim acknowledged the incident but suggested the decision was purely strategic, not personal. “I am going to talk with Garnacho about that,” Amorim said.

.“The thinking was that we would play 5-3-1. That is a risk because he [Garnacho] is the one who can play one-v-one in pace. We had to choose someone to go out. It was my choice.”

The first half ended 2-2 after Jaden Philogene scored his second goal of the game in stoppage time, but United ultimately secured all three points thanks to Harry Maguire’s winner.

This isn’t the first time Garnacho has found himself in Amorim’s spotlight. In December, he was left out of United’s derby win over Manchester City alongside Marcus Rashford, reportedly due to concerns over their training performances and attitudes.

However, unlike Rashford, who has since been loaned to Aston Villa, Garnacho quickly earned his way back into the squad.

Amorim dismissed comparisons between Garnacho and Rashford, emphasizing that the substitution was purely tactical and citing the wet and cold conditions as a possible factor in Garnacho’s decision to head straight to the dressing room.

“You are making a connection with Rashford,” Amorim said. “It was cold and wet.”