Ruben Amorim’s decision to substitute Alejandro Garnacho in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Ipswich could be the “final straw” for the player, according to Jamie O’Hara.

The pair have been at loggerheads before, but O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport that Garnacho’s decision to walk down the tunnel, instead of taking his seat on the bench, may symbolise a complete breakdown in the relationship:

“It looks as if Alejandro Garnarcho has lost his patience with Ruben Amorim already. It looked like being substituted in the first half was Garnacho’s final straw; as if he was saying to himself, ‘I can’t play for this manager anymore’.”

“We know Amorim dropped him and Marcus Rashford from the squad a few weeks ago, but it seemed like they had repaired their relationship – until last night! I can’t see Garnacho starting the next game, that’s for sure. I’m a fan of Amorim and how he’s conducted himself when it’s come to man-management, but Garnacho won’t like this one bit.”

How will Amorim handle the situation?

Garnacho has already had one run-in with the manager, which led to him being left out of the matchday squad for the Manchester Derby in December.

The 20-year-old worked his way back into favour, but this latest incident won’t please Amorim. Asked about the player’s actions following the Ipswich game, the Red Devils boss replied:

“I am going to talk with Garnacho about that.”

Could United sell Garnacho?

It is believed that the Manchester club seriously considered offloading the Argentinian international during the January transfer window. An asking price of around £60m was reportedly set, with Chelsea and Napoli both said to be interested in the winger.

There are suggestions that United may still be open to selling Garnacho this summer, and this latest fallout with Amorim could potentially hasten his exit from Old Trafford.

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