Why Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo aren’t in Manchester United’s Champions League squad
As expected, new signings Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund were called into the group, along with Jadon Sancho, even after he publicly clashed with Erik ten Hag over his performance in training.
There are also places for Jonny Evans and Sergio Reguilon, as well as Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, although both have been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer.
However, Alejandro Garnacho was not included in the squad and Kobbie Mainoo is also missing from the list.
Because U21 players can be entered on the B list, which is submitted before every Champions League game and includes local talent.
Garnacho and Mainoo are among those who will be on that list when United confirm the squad ahead of their opening Group A game, a daunting game against Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag’s side will then face Copenhagen and Galatasaray and will be hoping to secure their place in the knockout rounds when Bayern travel to Old Trafford for the final group stage game on December 12.
Garnacho can be expected to play an important role in United’s Champions League campaign, having started two Premier League games this season before impressing from the bench against Arsenal.
The 19-year-old appeared to have won the game for United in north London and held his nerve in the closing stages to get past Aaron Ramsdale, but the goal was canceled out by VAR and the Gunners scored twice in stoppage time. Time.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alejandro-garnacho-kobbie-manoo-man-utd-champions-league-squad-b1105073.html Why Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo aren’t in Manchester United’s Champions League squad
