Officially: Manchester United Sacks Amorim; Garnacho Reacts Indirectly

Manchester United has officially announced the dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim, 14 months after he took charge of the team. The club currently sits sixth in the Premier League standings. Darren Fletcher has been appointed as interim manager.

Alejandro Garnacho, who departed Old Trafford last summer for Chelsea in a £40 million deal, reacted to Amorim's sacking by liking a social media post announcing the news.

Garnacho's previous frustrations with Amorim date back to the Europa League final defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, where he featured for only 20 minutes. The player stated at the time: “Even until the final, I played every round and helped the team, and today I only play 20 minutes – I don't know. The final will affect my decision.”

His brother, Roberto, commented on the situation, adding: “He works harder than anyone, helps in every round, comes from scoring two goals in the last two finals, only to be on the pitch for 19 minutes and be abandoned.”

Garnacho has contributed four goals and three assists in 20 appearances for Chelsea.