LONDON: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that winger Alejandro Garnacho has regained his trust after showing a significant improvement since being sidelined in the derby win over Manchester City last December.
In that match, Amorim surprised many when he dropped Garnacho and Marcus Rashford from the squad that won 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
However, unlike Garnacho who has recovered and improved his performance, Rashford is still in a period of isolation and has hinted at wanting to leave Old Trafford.
Amorim, on the other hand, stressed that the England star needs to improve his level of play if he wants to return to the team.
Garnacho, 20, proved his commitment when he came on as a substitute and created the assist for Kobbie Mainoo in United’s 2-0 Europa League win over FCSB earlier this morning.
According to Amorim, Garnacho’s change in attitude since being sidelined in the match against City was the main factor in him regaining trust.
“He changed immediately after that match. The way he understood the situation, accepted that I just wanted to help and win the match,” Amorim said.
“He’s changed in everything, the way he talks, the way he recovers after games.”
The former Sporting Lisbon coach also admitted that he often urged Garnacho to be more consistent, in contrast to the approach of former manager Erik ten Hag, who used him more often in the starting lineup.