Alejandro Garnacho Fires Dig at Ruben Amorim After Man Utd Sacking

Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has seemingly aimed a subtle dig at Ruben Amorim following the news of the Portuguese’s sacking.

Amorim, 40, was sacked by Manchester United on Monday (January 5), less than 24 hours after he watched the Red Devils draw 1-1 against Leeds United at Elland Road.

This came after Amorim appeared frustrated at various aspects of the club in recent weeks, having also claimed he wanted to be a “manager” rather than a “coach” following his side’s draw on Sunday.

This led many to debate whether there had been some kind of disagreement between the 40-year-old and United’s football department.

A report from The Athletic claims the decision was made by the club’s leadership team, including the chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, after a “breakdown in relations” between themselves and the 40-year-old.

In a statement posted to the club’s website, United thanked Amorim for his contribution and said they had “reluctantly made the decision” to sack him.

United are currently sixth in the Premier League after 20 games.

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has emerged as the favourite to replace Amorim, while former Red Devils midfielder Darren Fletcher will take charge on an interim basis ahead of United’s next fixture against Burnley on Wednesday (January 7).

None of United’s players have yet commented on the decision, but former United winger and current Chelsea star Garnacho appeared to aim a dig at his former boss.

The Argentina international, who fell out with Amorim before signing for Chelsea last summer, appeared to like an Instagram post from journalist Fabrizio Romano, which confirmed Amorim’s dismissal.

This led to fans reacting on social media.

One fan said: “Total pettiness!”

Another added: “Garnacho is still in the same position at a different club, though. Sat on the bench watching his team play. He’s got a new manager coming too, who might not want him. It’s easy to do what he’s doing.”

While a third commented: “I’m crying Garnacho liked it bro.”

A fourth wrote: “Alejandro Garnacho is on another level of bitterness, pettiness and s***housery.

“I pray these two cross paths again in football. Would be pure cinema.”

Garnacho and Amorim did not see eye to eye during their time working together with the Portuguese choosing to leave the winger out of various high-profile matches - including the 2024/25 Europa League final - which culminated in the player and his brother calling out the manager before he was frozen out and made to train away from the rest of the senior squad ahead of his move to Chelsea.