Rashford and Garnacho leave MU: Ruben Amorim destroys the Red Devils' DNA

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho left MU one after another, possibly with Kobbie Mainoo and Ruben Amorim turning the Carrington legacy into ruins.

Talents leave

MU is falling into a period of chaos, where memories of old glory are gradually replaced by a feeling of disorientation.

Ruben Amorim , the man chosen to renew the “Red Devils”, became a divisive figure: with his rigid philosophy, he was accused of destroying what was left of Old Trafford's pride.

Rashford and Garnacho were pushed away, Mainoo also wanted to leave Old Trafford. Photo: Imago

Amorim arrives from Sporting Lisbon with a promising resume, having made his mark on the 3-4-2-1 system and is being hailed as one of the most promising young managers in European football.

But in Manchester, that formation is becoming a shackle. Nearly a year on, MU has only won 28 points after 29 Premier League matches, finishing last season in 15th place - the rock bottom of the Premier League era.

Earlier this season, they were beaten by Arsenal, held to a draw by Fulham , and then suffered a League Cup shock: a loss to fourth-tier Grimsby. A scenario that was hard to imagine for a club that was once a symbol of world football power.

In that atmosphere, the icons of Carrington Academy left one by one or wanted to run away.

Marcus Rashford, the face of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, was loaned to Aston Villa last winter. Recently, Rashy – who was believed to be “academy product who can become a team leader” – moved to Barcelona.

If Rashford is the last echo of the previous generation, then Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are considered the shining gems of the 21st century generation of players.

Rashford is the symbol of Carrington Academy in the post-Sir Alex era. Photo: EFE

They represent the belief that United still have a solid foundation for the future, that Carrington has never run out of talent. However, those two prides have no place in Amorim's squad - who have only won 16 of their 45 games (excluding penalties).

Garnacho has agreed a transfer to Chelsea for £40m, a record for a player who grew up through the MU academy.

Mainoo, the young and intelligent midfielder, frankly asked to be loaned out to find playing opportunities - something the board did not agree to, but revealed a rift that was difficult to mend.

Breaking the legacy

This is not just about deals. This is the shaking of MU's identity. For many years, people have talked about the "Red Devils DNA" - the spirit of the Busby Babes (the golden generation managed by legendary coach Matt Busby ), of the 1992 generation, of the boys who grew up at Carrington and became icons.

Mainoo and Garnacho, the new pride of Carrington. Photo: PA

Rashford, Mainoo, Garnacho were considered new proof of that legacy. But under Amorim's hands, everything fell apart.

Players complained about the Portuguese coach's rigidity. He still stubbornly stuck to the 3-4-2-1 formation, despite poor results (because it was not suitable), despite calls for adjustments.

In the dressing room, Amorim’s man-management was seen as well-intentioned but naive, and sometimes counterproductive. He was said to care about his players, but he did not really listen.

It all feels like a dry experiment, where traditional pride is cast aside in favor of tactical syllabus.

For a club like United, failure is not only measured by points, but also by losing connection with the fan community - people who are always proud that their team can take a local boy to the top of the world.

Amorim disappointed in both results and human management. Photo: Imago

As Rashford leaves, as Garnacho dons Chelsea's blue shirt, as Mainoo finds his way out, the question arises: what is left to bind fans to the team?

Amorim can argue that he needs time, that rebuilding is always painful. But the harsh reality is: United is no longer a place for experimentation.

The pressure from Ferguson's legacy, from the scale of the global brand, from the Old Trafford stands hungry for victory, makes any coach have to bring confidence immediately.

Amorim failed to produce results, and at the same time caused the club to lose its soul – the “homegrown” players.

A coach can lose a match, but when he breaks the legacy, it is a great sin. For MU, that price is heavier than any defeat on the scoreboard.

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