Man United ‘launch investigation’ into team news leaks with Ruben Amorim quizzing TWO first-team stars in hope of finally catching the unruly mole
- Man United stunned Man City with a 2-1 comeback win in the Manchester derby
- United’s team sheet for the match was leaked online the night before the match
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Manchester United have reportedly launched an investigation into which player is leaking team news information.
On Saturday night, ahead of their derby win over rivals Man City, a leaked team sheet claimed that both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho would be left out of the team.
That news was confirmed when Ruben Amorim’s official team sheet was released ahead of kick-off, with none of the United forwards included in the squad.
Now, according to The sunGarnacho and derby winner Amad Diallo have been questioned by Amorim about whether they are responsible.
According to a report from the Manchester Evening NewsClub sources made it clear that Garnacho’s omission was not linked to suggestions that his brother had been responsible for team leaks.
Another report, from Subwayclaimed Garnacho’s brother had denied accusations on social media that he was the source of leaks ahead of recent matches last week.
Manchester United have reportedly launched an investigation into leaks of team news
United’s line-up for their derby match against Man City had been leaked online the night before
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 solve this nowadays because you have a lot of people in the club and the players talk to agents.
“I don’t know, you can talk to 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 upheld, with the Red Devils securing a crucial late victory over their bitter rivals.
The new Portuguese head coach had made it clear that standards must be met and players who fall below them will not be tolerated.
Amorim was quick to highlight that neither player was injured ahead of the match, instead indicating that they are simply part of the battle for places.
‘It’s important to say why. It was not a disciplinary issue: next week, next match, new life,” he explained.
‘They fight for places, but for me the performance in training, the performance in the match, the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you treat the teammates, the way you lead your team pushes important. -enjoyed’.
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