Garnacho, an Argentina international, was replaced by defender Noussair Mazraoui two minutes before halftime following Patrick Dorgu's red card. Amid heavy rain at Old Trafford, Garnacho appeared to indicate that he wanted to remove his shirt, opting to walk directly to the dressing room instead of taking a seat on the bench. It remains unclear whether he returned for the second half.
"I am going to talk with Garnacho about that," Amorim confirmed.
Back in December, the 20-year-old was dropped for the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, along with Marcus Rashford, due to concerns over his training performance and attitude. While Rashford has since been loaned to Aston Villa and has not played for United since, Garnacho quickly returned to first-team action.
"You are making a connection with Rashford," Amorim responded when asked about the situation. "It was cold and wet."
Amorim clarified that Garnacho's substitution was a tactical move in response to the red card, ensuring United could maintain their defensive shape with five at the back.
"The plan was to play 5-3-1. It was a risk because Garnacho is our best one-on-one player with pace," Amorim explained. "But we had to make a choice, and it was mine.
United's win comes during a difficult period for the club, with reports confirming that more staff members are set to lose their jobs. Despite the thrilling nature of the match, the victory offers little consolation to those affected by the looming job cuts.
While a mid-season home win against a struggling Ipswich side may not be particularly memorable, the manner in which United secured it—overcoming an early defensive blunder, responding to a red card, and fighting back—was well received by the fans.
"The fans' support was amazing," Amorim said. "They want to see the team fight until the end, and we did that today. Everything seemed to go against us, but we kept pushing. You could feel the connection. It was a good win for us."
Internally, United officials acknowledge that this has been a difficult week. Chief Executive Omar Berrada reportedly found it challenging to announce that up to 200 jobs could be cut over the next four months. Morale among employees is at an all-time low, yet club leadership insists the changes are necessary for the future.
However, off-field turmoil is often judged through the lens of first-team performances, and results have been underwhelming
United's issues were evident early in the match, as an embarrassing defensive mix-up allowed Jaden Philogene to score in the fourth minute. Ipswich fans wasted no time in mocking their opponents, highlighting United's disappointing position in the league.
Despite the challenges, club officials remain confident in Amorim's project. They argue that what the team is currently experiencing is part of the transition process under a new system. The belief is that making another managerial change would only perpetuate past mistakes.
Even Amorim recognizes that recent performances—such as the FA Cup victory with 10 men at Arsenal and the hard-fought draw against Liverpool—are not reflective of his preferred style of play.
"We need to survive, but I don't want us to rely on a low block," Amorim admitted. "I feel the players are more comfortable defending deep, but that's not the way I want us to play."
Remarkably, United have now matched their best league form under Amorim, going two consecutive Premier League games without defeat. They have climbed to 14th place, but remain nine points away from the top half of the table and 13 points adrift of Champions League qualification.
No one at Old Trafford expects a sudden turnaround, but there is hope for improvement. The upcoming FA Cup fifth-round tie against Fulham and the Europa League last-16 clash with Real Sociedad are viewed as crucial fixtures for United's European aspirations. However, Dorgu's suspension will see him miss the Fulham match.
