Tottenham vs Manchester United: Carabao Cup Team News As Amorim Makes Garnacho Decision

Tottenham vs Manchester United: Carabao Cup Team News As Amorim Makes Garnacho Decision

  • Ruben Amorim has recalled one of the players he dropped for the Manchester derby for the Carabao Cup quarterfinal
  • Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur away in North London days after the memorable win over the champions
  • Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were omitted from the team that played Manchester City on Sunday

Manchester United will play Tottenham Hotspur in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening.

The Red Devils have made the trip to North London, looking to get one step closer to reclaiming a title they won in 2022 under Erik ten Hag.

Tottenham vs Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho, Ruben Amorim, Marcus Rashford
Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring against Manchester City. Photo by Visionhaus.
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Ruben Amorim's side will be buoyant heading into this fixture after beating Manchester City on Sunday to end a two-match losing streak in the league.

Tottenham's hot and cold season continued after they recovered from a 4-3 home loss to Chelsea to thump Southampton 5-0 last weekend.

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'Leak' confirms early Manchester United news

Much focus in the prematch buildup will be centred on United's squad. Amorim has been forced to address a dressing room leak that saw the starting XI against Manchester City go public almost 24 hours before the derby.

The lineup is yet to leak this time around, but there has been an indication of Alejandro Garnacho being recalled. Garnacho was dropped alongside Marcus Rashford for the derby.

Rashford still missing

But as MEN reports, the Argentine was spotted among the travelling party to London on Wednesday. Rashford wasn't spotted, but it is understood the England international will miss out with illness after missing Monday's training session.

Rashford ready to quit Manchester United

Legit.ng has reported about Rashford's bombshell revelation of being ready to quit Manchester United.

The 27-year-old admitted he was ready to seek a new challenge but won't leave with any hard feelings towards his boyhood club.

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Clubs Rashford could join

The England international could still be a hot prospect for several clubs interested in signing him.

Rashford's most preferred position is the left wing but he has ably led the line in the past as well.

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