Amorim, 40, decided to replace the Argentine in the immediate aftermath of Patrick Dorgu ’s red card, with the Portuguese deciding to shore up the defence by introducing Noussair Mazraoui, who slotted into United's back five.

Eagle-eyed United fans failed to spot if Garnacho returned to the Red Devils bench for the second period and Amorim was forced to answer questions over his winger. Amorim was asked about the controversy at full-time, and the Portuguese coach looked to play down the situation, and links to his previously handing of Marcus Rashford.