Marcus Rashford is not in Man United’s League Cup squad and faces Tottenham after shockingly admitting he is ready to leave Old Trafford… while Alejandro Garnacho returns to Ruben Amorim’s side

Manchester United’s dream player Marcus Rashford has been left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad for Thursday night’s game against Tottenham.

The Red Devils, who face Spurs in the 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 revealed on Monday he was ready for a “new challenge” away from United after two decades at the club, just a day after he was 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 seen alongside his Red Devils teammates as they made the trip to London on Wednesday.

Perhaps to keep a low profile, the 20-year-old Argentine was pictured wearing a black cap and snood to cover his face.

Aside from his snub in the Manchester derby at the weekend, Garnacho has much to celebrate after winning FIFA’s Puskas Prize last season for his stunning overhead kick goal against Everton at Goodison Park.

Marcus Rashford has been left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad for Thursday’s game against Spurs

Alejandro Garnacho was part of the traveling party when United’s squad traveled to London

Rashford was nowhere to be seen as Ruben Amorim (right) and his players prepared for Spurs

Sunday’s match winner, Amad Diallo, was part of the traveling group alongside players such as Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte and Antony.

The 22-year-old winger inspired United’s late comeback by converting Bruno Fernandes’ equalizer penalty in the 88th minute before scoring the winner himself moments later, continuing his fine form under the new manager.

Amorim refused to end Rashford’s career on Wednesday, insisting he wanted to keep the winger in the future. However, Mail Sport previously revealed that the club would be willing to approve a sale for a transfer fee of around £40 million.

Answering questions before the derby, Amorim stressed that it was just a “simple selection” and that, even more mysteriously, he “pays attention to everything: the way you eat, the way you dress, when you go to the game.” . Everything’.

Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand shared why he believes Rashford and Garnacho were left out of Sunday’s Manchester derby.

According to Ferdinand, Rashford and Garnacho may need to raise their standards in all aspects, suggesting Amorim “heard or (saw) something off the pitch that he was unhappy with”.

“This manager doesn’t seem like the type to let things go,” the Man United legend said on his Rio Presents podcast on Tuesday. “He seems like a very honest and straightforward guy.” We saw Erik ten Hag do this early on and take on the players.

“But over time, the consistency of other players was no longer universal.” Then the team started to drill holes in it. I would imagine it’s different with Amorim, he seems very direct: “You’re not playing – that’s it and that’s the reason.”

The Portuguese head coach stressed that the door was not closed for either player after the snub

The squad included Amad Diallo, who was the match winner for Man United on Sunday

Rio Ferdinand said he was impressed by Amorim’s call to leave the two stars out at City

“I think at the training ground he told all his staff to keep an eye out for everything.” How do these players interact with all the staff? What are they like when I’m not in the room? He seems to be a man of details.

“He wants a harmonious environment.” A real 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. You probably didn’t greet anyone carelessly or weren’t that warm towards people.

“These little one-per-centers help build a culture of winning.” If you let those go, the winning culture lasts even longer. Every single detail: “I don’t like that, of course”. Punctuality, respect for teammates, etc.

Spurs face United on Sunday in a 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 clash is significant for both coaches as both clubs hope for silverware.

Tottenham have not won a trophy since the 2008 League Cup, while Manchester United won the FA Cup last season under Ten Hag.

Manchester United vs Spurs squad: Onana, Bayindir, Heaton; Dalot, Mazraoui, Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire, Lindelof, Evans, Martinez, Malacia; Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Eriksen, Mainoo; Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund, Amad