Recently surfaced footage appears to shed light on why Alejandro Garnacho headed directly to the tunnel after being substituted during a match.
The Manchester United winger was substituted by manager Ruben Amorim shortly after Ipswich Town’s Patrick Dorgu received a red card late in the first half.
Manager Amorim’s decision to replace Garnacho with Noussair Mazraoui was seemingly aimed at strengthening the team’s defense following the red card.
The substitution was met with boos from the Old Trafford crowd and criticism on social media.
Garnacho, 20, appeared visibly frustrated as he walked off the pitch and down the tunnel, despite halftime being just moments away.
However, a newly circulated video on social media offers a different perspective on Garnacho’s reaction.
In the video, Garnacho can be seen gesturing with his hands as he walks towards the tunnel.
Fans speculate that these gestures indicate he was communicating to the staff that he intended to change his jersey due to the heavy rain.
One fan commented online, “Alejandro Garnacho signaled he was changing his shirt before heading straight down the tunnel.”
Another echoed this sentiment, stating, “It was a wet shirt.”
Another fan questioned why he didn’t just get a jacket and wait for halftime but conceded it could be a reasonable explanation.
Despite this explanation gaining traction, some fans remain unconvinced, pointing to a cryptic, seemingly disgruntled image Garnacho posted on Instagram after the game.
However, Garnacho later shared a more positive image on social media, showing the team celebrating, suggesting any initial frustration may have subsided.
In the match itself, Ipswich Town initially took the lead after a mistake by Andre Onana and Dorgu.
Manchester United equalized through an own goal, and then took the lead with a goal from Matthijs de Ligt.
Ipswich Town then equalized again, before Harry Maguire scored the decisive goal for Manchester United in the second half.
Garnacho’s performance this season has been inconsistent, with only three Premier League goals in 26 appearances.
Football pundit Roy Keane recently suggested Garnacho is better suited to being a substitute, implying he lacks the consistency to be a regular starter.
However, Rio Ferdinand defended Garnacho, praising his determination compared to some of his teammates.
Manager Amorim addressed Garnacho’s tunnel walk in the post-match press conference, stating he would discuss the matter with the player.
Meanwhile, separate online discussions have focused on Rasmus Hojlund after a video clip highlighted a missed pass during the game.
