Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has been left out of Ruben Amorim's squad for the game against Tottenham on Thursday evening.
The Red Devils, who face Spurs in a crucial League Cup quarter-final after beating rivals Manchester City 2-1 on Sunday, will once again be without their top earner at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The £375,000-a-week star announced on Monday he is ready for a 'new challenge' away from Manchester United after 20 years at the club, just a day after being left out of his side's dramatic derby win over City.
Alejandro Garnacho, who was also left out of Amorim's squad against the reigning champions, has returned to the squad and was spotted with his Red Devils teammates as they started the trip to London on Wednesday.
Perhaps in an effort to keep a low profile, the 20-year-old Argentinian was pictured wearing a black beanie and a snood to cover his face.
Apart from his Manchester derby haul last weekend, Garnacho has plenty to celebrate after winning the FIFA Puskas Award for his astonishing bicycle kick against Everton at Goodison Park last season.
Sunday's match winner Amad Diallo was part of the traveling party alongside Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte and Antony, full of confidence after his sensational performance against the champions.
The 22-year-old winger inspired United's late comeback with Bruno Fernandes' 88th-minute equalizer before scoring the winner himself moments later, continuing his good form under the new manager.
Amorim refused to close the door on Rashford's career on Wednesday by insisting he wants to keep the winger going forward, but Mail Sport previously revealed the club would be willing to sanction a sale for a fee of around £40 million.
Answering questions ahead of the derby, Amorim emphasized that it was just a “simple selection” and that, even more cryptically, he “pays attention to everything: the way you eat, the way you put on your clothes to go to the match to go. . Everything'.
Red Devil legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed why he thinks Rashford and Garnacho have been dropped for Sunday's Manchester derby.
According to Ferdinand, Rashford and Garnacho may have to raise their standards in all aspects, suggesting Amorim may have 'heard or (seen) something he was unhappy with' off the pitch.
“This manager doesn't seem to be the type of man to leave things aside,” the Man United legend said on his Rio Presents podcast on Tuesday. 'He seems like a very honest and straightforward man. We saw Erik ten Hag do that early on, against the players.
“But over time the consistency wasn't there across the board with other players. The team then starts poking holes in it. I'd like to think it's different with Amorim, he seems very direct, 'you're not playing – that's it and that's why'.
'I think on the training pitch he told all his staff to keep their eyes open about everything. How do these players communicate with all staff members? How are they doing when I'm not in the room? He seems like a man of details.
'He wants a harmonious environment. A good culture of respect. I think he's seen or heard a few things that he's not entirely happy with. I think something happened that has nothing to do with football. They probably haven't said hello to anyone lightheartedly or been very cordial to people.
“These small one-at-a-time centers help build a winning culture. If you let go of this, the winning culture will last even longer. Every detail: “I don't like that, nail it.” Punctuality, respect for teammates, etc.'
United take on Spurs on Sunday after their 5-0 win over Premier League strugglers Southampton.
Ange Postecoglou's side ended a five-match winless run with victory at St Mary's, and Thursday night's match is one of great significance for both managers given each club's eagerness for silverware.
Tottenham have not won a trophy since the League Cup in 2008, while Manchester United won the FA Cup under Ten Hag last season.
Manchester United squad vs Spurs: Onana, Bayindir, Heaton; Dalot, Mazraoui, Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire, Lindelof, Evans, Martinez, Malacia; Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Eriksen, Mainoo; Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund, Amad
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