“NO MANAGER WITH SENSE WILL BENCH HIM!” – PEP GUARDIOLA DROPS BOMBSHELL ON RUBEN AMORIM’S MISTREATMENT OF A MAN UNITED STAR THAT IS RUINING THEIR ATTACK
BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United’s recent struggles in front of goal have taken a shocking new twist after Pep Guardiola openly called out Ruben Amorim for his controversial decision-making. According to the Manchester City boss, United’s inability to score goals isn’t down to tactics, bad luck, or even poor finishing—it is simply because Amorim is refusing to play one key player who could transform the team’s fortunes.
Guardiola, speaking after City’s latest press briefing, admitted that even as a rival manager, he finds it strange to see such quality wasted on the bench. He stressed that no serious manager in the world would have a player of that caliber and still decide to sideline him.
“The reason why Manchester United find it difficult to score goals is because he is not starting. Amorim keeps benching him and it doesn’t make any sense. No manager will have such a player and decide to bench him. If I had him, he would be starting every single game,” Guardiola reportedly said.
Who is this mystery star?
Sources close to Old Trafford reveal that Guardiola was referring to none other than Alejandro Garnacho, the young Argentine winger who has been one of United’s most dangerous attacking outlets in recent seasons. Despite his explosive pace, dribbling skills, and ability to create chances from nothing, Garnacho has found himself left out of the starting XI in several key matches under Amorim.
Fans have noticed it too—United look toothless and predictable whenever Garnacho is on the bench. Without his direct runs and fearless approach, the Red Devils often struggle to break down defenses, relying too heavily on long balls and hopeful crosses.
Guardiola’s warning to Amorim
Pep’s comments were more than just casual observations. He strongly suggested that Amorim’s handling of Garnacho is slowly killing United’s growth as a team.
“Football is simple. If you want to score goals, you play your best attacking players. Garnacho is dangerous, he changes games. Leaving him on the bench is only helping the opponents. United need him if they want to grow again,” Guardiola added.
United fans react
As soon as the reports broke, United fans exploded on social media. Many agreed with Guardiola, pointing out that Garnacho’s absence in recent matches has left the team flat and predictable.
One fan wrote: “When your biggest rival’s coach can see the problem better than your own manager, then you know something is wrong.”
Another added: “Pep doesn’t even coach us but he knows benching Garnacho is suicide. Amorim is killing us with these decisions.”
The bigger picture
This public intervention from Pep Guardiola could not have come at a worse time for Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach is already under heavy pressure after a string of poor results, and with United’s attack looking blunt, critics are lining up to question his judgment.
Benching Garnacho has now become the symbol of Amorim’s stubbornness. If he continues to leave the winger out, United’s struggles in front of goal may only get worse—and fans are unlikely to stay patient for long.
The big question now is: will Amorim swallow his pride and bring Garnacho back into the starting lineup, or will his refusal to adapt cost United their season?
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