Man Utd Midfielder’s Half-Brother Wears ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ T-Shirt

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A T-shirt worn by Kobbie Mainoo’s half-brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, has become a talking point at Old Trafford, even after a thrilling 4-4 draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth. The ‘free Kobbie Mainoo’ T-shirt worn by Jordan during the match has sparked concerns about the 20-year-old midfielder’s future at the club.

Mainoo’s United Future in Question

Kobbie Mainoo’s United future has been the subject of intense debate, with head coach Ruben Amorim yet to hand him a single Premier League start this season. Amorim has defended himself against allegations that he does not rate Mainoo and has no trust in the club’s academy. The 20-year-old midfielder was keen to join Napoli in the summer but United refused to sanction the move.

Napoli Still Keen on Mainoo

It is understood that Napoli are still eager to sign the England international, as are a large number of other clubs. However, United know that if they were to let Mainoo leave for the remainder of the campaign, they would have to spend significantly more to bring in a replacement due to his relatively low wages.

Amorim’s Comments Spark Controversy

Amorim was not asked about the T-shirt post-match but spoke about Mainoo last Friday. He refused to say if he would sanction a January move but expressed his willingness to talk to Mainoo about his future. Amorim’s comments have also sparked controversy, with 18-year-old defender Harry Amass and 18-year-old forward Chido Obi posting on social media about their achievements before deleting their posts.

United’s Academy Players Feel Disrespected

Amorim’s comments have been met with disappointment by both player representatives and senior academy staff. The head coach’s claims that Amass was “struggling in the Championship” and Obi was “not always a starter in the Under-21s” have been disputed by the players’ achievements.

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