Alejandro Garnacho has sparked controversy following Manchester United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine winger, who was left out of the starting lineup by manager Ruben Amorim, appeared to take a subtle dig at the decision before his agent and brother publicly criticized the omission.
Garnacho, who had been a key player throughout United’s European campaign, was benched for the final, with Mason Mount taking his place in the attack. The decision raised eyebrows, especially given Garnacho’s contributions in previous rounds. After the match, he posted a memory of his goal in last season’s FA Cup final, a move widely interpreted as a response to his exclusion.
His brother and agent, Roberto Garnacho, took to social media to express frustration, claiming that Alejandro had been unfairly sidelined. He described the situation as being “thrown under the bus,” highlighting the disappointment of playing only 19 minutes in such a crucial match.
This was the full statement on Instagram: “Working as no on else, Helping every round, coming from 2 goals last 2 finals, just to be on the pitch 19 mins nd get thrown under the bus, wowe hajjahhahaha”
Despite the controversy, Amorim defended his selection choices, stating that United had control of the game and created chances but failed to convert them. The fallout from Garnacho’s omission has fueled speculation about his future at the club, with questions arising over his role under Amorim’s leadership.
As United reflects on their defeat, Garnacho’s reaction adds another layer to the club’s turbulent season. Whether this incident will have long-term consequences remains to be seen, but it has certainly intensified discussions around the team’s direction moving forward.
Alejandro Garnacho
SpainThis season he played in total 14 times for 953 minutes for Europa League.
Alejandro Garnacho scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured 4 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 16th in Europa League. In the last match Manchester United lost 1-0 against Chelsea.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 3rd in the Europa League with 18 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 8 times and drew 5 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 4-1 against Athletic Club.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 9.
Manchester United will play the next match in Europa League against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday 21st of May in Bilbao. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.
