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Amorim: Rashford, Garnacho were not dropped for discipline

Ruben Amorim has insisted Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were not axed from his squad for the Manchester derby because of breaches of discipline.

The pair were omitted from Manchester United's matchday squad ahead of the dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday. United clarified before kick-off that both players are not injured and were able to train as normal at Carrington on Sunday morning.

Asked after the game about the reasons for his decision, Amorim suggested it was based on performances in training rather than a punishment for a disciplinary issue.