Ruben Amorim Takes Aim at Manchester United’s Young Stars

Entitlement and Controversy

Manchester United

manager Ruben Amorim has spoken out against the sense of entitlement among the club’s young players, citing the recent controversy surrounding Kobbie Mainoo’s future at the club. Mainoo’s half-brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, sparked tensions by wearing a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ T-shirt during Monday’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth.
Amorim has made it clear that he will not take action against Mainoo due to the actions of a family member, but instead urged the 20-year-old to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford. The United boss also took aim at Harry Amass and Chido Obi, who responded to Amorim’s observation last week that they have struggled this season by posting photos on social media that subtly criticized him.

A Sense of Entitlement

Amorim believes that the feeling of entitlement among the club’s young players is a major issue that needs to be addressed. He stated, “I think it is the feeling of entitlement that we have in our club. Sometimes strong words is not bad words. Sometimes difficult moments is not a bad thing for the kids. We don’t need to be always with accolades in everything, in every situation. We are not helping.”
The United boss also expressed his frustration with the way some players respond to criticism, saying, “The players sometimes forget what it means to play for Manchester United. We as a club sometimes forget who we are and that is the feeling I have.”

A Call to Action

Amorim has called on the club’s young players to stay and fight for their places, rather than seeking to leave due to a lack of playing time. He said, “Let’s stay, let’s fight, let’s overcome. Maybe the manager is wrong. I have that feeling all the time that we have to fight against this feeling.”
The United boss also emphasized the importance of communication and dialogue between players and management, saying, “The door to my office is open, nobody is coming to talk to me and that is the way we can solve things. So I think we need to change as a club.”

Team Selection

Amorim will choose between Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte to replace the suspended Casemiro at Aston Villa on Sunday, with the T-shirt protest having no bearing on his team selection.

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