Roy Keane has opened up on Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho after the duo were dropped for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday.
The duo had previously been expected to feature in the match at the Etihad Stadium.
But Ruben Amorim has surprisingly snubbed the pair, with Amad Diallo and Mason Mount set to play alongside Rasmus Hojlund in attack.
Explaining his decision, Amorim said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with teammates, push their team-mates up.
Roy Keane has opened up on Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho after the duo were dropped for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday
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“Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.
“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it.
“The players are really, really smart. Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.
“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.
“I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.
“There is a communication after the last training. They are alright. They had training this morning and I was there. They trained really well.”
And Keane has revealed he’s pleased to see Amorim laying down the law so early into his time in the dugout.
Speaking on Sky Sports, the Irishman said: “It is a big call.
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“He has obviously seen something he doesn’t like.
“But for those who have watched Manchester United recently, it’s not a big surprise because both players have been poor. He has said ‘enough is enough’.”
“It’s a big call, but I like to see it – he has put down a marker.”
Keane also suggested that it’s time for Rashford to leave United.
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The 27-year-old has been a key player for the club over the years but has failed to become the superstar many expected him to become.
Keane added: “A move for Marcus [Rashford] would suit the player – a new challenge for him.
“He’s been there a long time. When you’re at a big club and your attitude is not right – and it hasn’t been great recently – sometimes it’s good to part ways.”
United have gone with Andre Onana in goal, with Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez making up a back three.
Roy Keane feels Marcus Rashford should leave Man Utd after being benched for their blockbuster showdown with Man City
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Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have been picked in midfield.
And Mount and Diallo will be deployed up top alongside Hojlund.
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