Ruben Amorim has clarified the reasons behind Marcus Rashford’s omission from the Manchester United squad for the second consecutive match, stressing that it wasn’t a disciplinary issue. Instead, Amorim explained that the decision was purely down to selection, as he opted for players he felt were best suited to meet the demands of a high-stakes match. He noted that the standard for the squad must be incredibly high, and players need to earn their place through performance and readiness.
While Alejandro Garnacho has been reinstated to the squad for the upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham, Rashford remains absent. Amorim emphasized that this was part of his regular selection process, which is applied equally to all players. His comments suggest that the decision was a tactical one, with a focus on having the most prepared players for the challenge.
Amorim’s statements point to a broader philosophy of maintaining high competition for places in the squad, underlining that no player is guaranteed a spot, no matter their status.