Garnacho vs. Amorim: War of Words Erupts After Manchester United’s Europa League Loss

Tensions boiled over at Manchester United following their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as Alejandro Garnacho and manager Rubén Amorim traded pointed remarks, according to Canal 26. After United’s 1-0 loss, the 20-year-old Argentine forward expressed frustration over being benched until late in the game. “I played every round. To get 20 minutes in the final… I don’t know,” he said, before bluntly adding, “Our season was crap — we couldn’t beat anyone in the league.”

Amorim fired back, referencing a missed opportunity by Garnacho in the semifinal. “Who missed a clear chance in the semifinal? Garnacho. That’s football,” the Portuguese coach told reporters. The clash highlights a long-standing rift between the two, which first became public when Amorim dropped Garnacho from a derby against City in 2024 with a text message.

Despite finishing 16th in the Premier League and falling short in Europe, Amorim says he wants to stay on. “I have confidence,” he stated, urging the board to trust his leadership. For Manchester United, the fallout marks another chapter in a season filled with turmoil and internal friction.