Pecohub Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has banned a group of five players from training as he seeks to build his own squad for next season.
Amorim took charge of his preseason training last week as United’s coach after some time off following the conclusion of the 2024/2025 campaign.
It was a disastrous season for the Red Devils, who finished in 15th place and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.
Amorim was brought in midseason after Erik ten Hag was fired, but the Portuguese manager failed to help the situation.
Now with a full preseason and freedom to decide what players he wants, the former Sporting Lisbon manager has banned five players from first-team training.
Which players has Amorim banned?
The players excluded include returning loanees like Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Chelsea), Tyrell Malacia (PSV Eindhoven) and Antony (Real Betis).
Also included in the group is Alejandro Garnacho, whose fate was sealed after the Europa League final.
The Sun reports that the players are allowed to use the club’s facilities at Carrington, but can only access them after 5 pm when Amorim and his selected group are done.
What next for the banned players?
This is perhaps the biggest indication yet that Amorim doesn’t plan to reintergrate the players into his squad.
Amorim fell out with Rashford shortly after his arrival, accusing the England international of not giving his all during training sessions.
Rashford has since been stripped of his number 10 jersey, which was handed to new signing, Matheus Cunha.
