Man United ‘launch investigation’ into team news leaks with Ruben Amorim quizzing TWO first-team stars in hope of finally catching the unruly mole
Manchester United have reportedly launched an investigation into which player is leaking team news information.
On Saturday night, prior to their derby win over rivals Man City, a leaked team sheet claimed that both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho would be left out the team.
That news was confirmed when Ruben Amorim’s official team sheet was released prior to kick-off – with neither of the United forwards in the squad.
Now, according to The Sun, Garnacho and derby-winner Amad Diallo have been questioned by Amorim as to whether they are responsible for the leaks.
According to a report from the Manchester Evening News, club sources clarified that Garnacho’s omission was not related to suggestions that his brother had been responsible for leaking teams.
Another report, from Metro, claimed that Garnacho’s brother had denied allegations on social media that he was the source of leaks prior to recent games last week.
Manchester United have reportedly launched an investigation over team news leaks
United’s line-up for their derby clash against Man City was leaked online the night prior
Speaking after the 2-1 win over City, United boss Amorim said: ‘I know that story. I don’t know, I think it’s impossible to fix nowadays because you have a lot of people in the club, the players talk with agents.
‘I don’t know, you can talk with friends, so it’s hard to know. It’s not a good thing but let’s move on and go to the next one and see if they find the next starting XI.’
Amorim’s decision was ultimately vindicated, with the Red Devils securing a vital late win over their bitter rivals.
After Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead, United mounted a late comeback thanks to Bruno Fernandes and Diallo which secured a vital with for Amorim’s side.
The new Portuguese head coach had made it understood that standards need to be met and any player that falls below them will not be tolerated.
As such Amorim was quick to underline that neither player was injured prior to the game, instead indicating that they are simply part of the competition for places.
‘It is important to say why. It was not a disciplinary thing – next week, next game, new life,’ he explained.
‘They are fighting for the places but for me it’s important for me the performance in training, the performance in game, the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you engage with the team-mates, the way you push your team-mates’.
‘Everything is important in our context in the beginning of changing a lot of things, when people in our club are losing their jobs, we have to put the standards really high.
Alejandro Garnacho (pictured) and Amad DIallo have reportedly been interviewed about leaks
Diallo scored a dramatic late winner to seal the three points for United over their rivals
‘For that, they have to fight for the place in the team and today the team proved that we can leave anyone outside the squad. You can manage to win if we play together.’
United’s £325,000-a-week forward Rashford has struggled to replicate the heights he hit in the 2022-23 campaign when he struck 30 times in all competitions.
In fact, Mail Sport revealed last week that the club would be willing to listen to offers of around £40million for their academy product in January.
Mason Mount was instead named in the starting line-up, though his match lasted just 13 minutes.
The English attacking midfielder went down injured early on in the first half and the distraught star had to be substituted.
