“You aren’t Ronaldo, so you need stop overestimating play with your teammates. If you continue this style of football, I’ll have to drop to the bench” – This is according to Ruben Amorim as he blows hot on a Manchester United’s ‘inexperienced’ star for his overconfident play that cost them an easy win against Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged that Alejandro Garnacho did not have his best performance against Nottingham Forest but still highlighted some positives from his game.

The Red Devils suffered a defeat on their visit to Nottingham, with former player Anthony Elanga delivering a stunning solo effort, sprinting 85 meters before calmly finishing past Andre Onana.

Elanga’s early goal in the fifth minute set the stage for what seemed like a thrilling contest. However, it remained the only goal of the match, as Forest opted to sit back and absorb United’s attacks, while Amorim’s side struggled to create clear-cut chances in the final third.

Garnacho played the entire match but found it difficult to make a significant impact. The young Argentine appeared disheartened at the final whistle, possibly feeling he could have contributed more.

After the game, journalist Samuel Luckhurst from the Manchester Evening News criticized Garnacho’s lack of maturity, particularly for receiving an unnecessary yellow card after kicking the ball away. As a result, he rated the winger 4/10, the lowest score among United’s players that night.

Amorim Backs Garnacho Despite Difficult Night at City Ground

Despite his struggles in attack, Amorim defended Garnacho, emphasizing his effort and commitment to tracking back defensively.

“He is doing everything he can. He’s trying. There are days when you make the right decisions, but things don’t work out in the final third—that happens,” the 40-year-old stated in his post-match comments.

“The most important thing for me is that when he needs to track back, he does,” he added.

Garnacho had been a key figure under Erik ten Hag over the last two seasons but has yet to fully convince Amorim. Earlier in the campaign, the Portuguese coach had relegated him to the bench, but an injury to Amad Diallo provided him with an opportunity to reclaim a starting spot.

Meanwhile, speculation about the 20-year-old’s future continues to grow, with reports suggesting Napoli is interested in securing his services this summer.