Why Garnacho and Mainoo will not be in Man United’s Champions League squad
New signings Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund have been named in the group as expected, together with Jadon Sancho even after his very public disagreement with Erik ten Hag over his efficiency in coaching.
There are locations too for Jonny Evans and Sergio Reguilon, in addition to Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay regardless of each being strongly linked with strikes away from Old Trafford over the summer time.
Alejandro Garnacho has not been included within the squad although, with Kobbie Mainoo additionally lacking from the listing.
That is as a result of Under-21 gamers could be registered on the B List, which will probably be submitted forward of each Champions League match and contains homegrown expertise.
Garnacho and Mainoo are amongst those that will probably be on that listing when United verify the squad upfront of their opening Group A conflict, a frightening journey to face Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag’s facet then tackle Copenhagen and Galatasaray, and can hope to have their place within the knockout phases sealed by the point Bayern journey to Old Trafford on December 12 for the ultimate group-stage encounter.
Garnacho could be anticipated to play an vital function in United’s Champions League marketing campaign, having began two Premier League video games this season earlier than impressing off the bench towards Arsenal.
The 19-year-old appeared to have received the match for United in north London, holding his nerve to complete previous Aaron Ramsdale within the closing phases, however the purpose was dominated out by VAR and the Gunners went on to attain twice in added-time.