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ENGLAND STAR BENCHED:RUBEN AMORIM'S CONTROVERSIAL REASON FOR KOBBIE MAINOO SNUB
Man Utd coach Ruben Amorim faces fierce criticism, including from Paul Scholes, for keeping England star Kobbie Mainoo out of the Premier League starting XI this season.
Manchester United fans have been pretty patient with Ruben Amorim, especially considering he's only won eight out of 20 Premier League games at Old Trafford. Even the boos after the West Ham draw weren't that loud.
But if there's one thing that could turn fans against Amorim, it's how he's treating Kobbie Mainoo. Remember, this is a guy who used to play for England, was the star player in an FA Cup final, and started in a European Championship final. And he's still only 20.
Amorim seemed to suggest Mainoo is just another player in the squad, and Paul Scholes didn't hold back on social media, saying it was bullshit. He thinks Mainoo is being wasted because the team can't control a game. Scholes even said it might be best for Mainoo to leave.
It's tough to find a United fan who agrees with leaving Mainoo out of the starting lineup for every Premier League game this season. But Amorim doesn't seem to care about public opinion, insisting Mainoo isn't doing enough in training to earn more playing time.
"You always ask me the same thing," Amorim said, clearly annoyed. You love Kobbie. He starts for England. But that doesn't mean I have to play him if I don't think I should.
Mainoo is one of the few United players who hasn't started a Premier League game this year. When asked if he understands why Mainoo might be down about his spot in the team, Amorim said he sees it but is only focused on winning. He claims he just puts the best players on the field, regardless of who they are.
He pointed out that Manuel Ugarte played a couple of games because Casemiro was out, and Bruno Fernandes is always fit and playing in Mainoo's position. Some might see this as Amorim being tactically stubborn.
Things might have to change when Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui, and Amad Diallo leave for the Africa Cup of Nations. Will Mainoo finally get a chance?
I don't know. Amorim sighed. It's the same old question. It depends. If I think it's the best thing to do in training, I'll do it. That's all I can say.
After the disappointing draw with West Ham, Amorim's team is heading to Wolves on Monday night to face a team still looking for its first Premier League win. They've only got two points from 14 games.
But Amorim warned that anything can happen, and things will turn around eventually. He said no team in Premier League history has gone without a win, so they need to improve, rest, and get ready for a tough match because, for them, they're always tough.
JUST IN: RUBEN AMORIM CONFIRMS URGENT MID SEASON TRIP AS UNITED CHASE LUCRATIVE SAUDI REVENUE
Ruben Amorim backs a mid-season trip to the Middle East as fixture changes create a gap in United's schedule.
Word is, Manchester United might head to Saudi Arabia for a friendly to make some extra cash. Their Premier League game against Everton has been moved to February 23, which frees up some time in their schedule. Since they're not in any European competitions this year, United is looking at playing a game during that gap.
Man Utd Thinking About Saudi Trip for Friendly
Because United didn't make it into European football, they've been hoping to set up a friendly match in Saudi Arabia to make some money. Now that the Everton game is set for February 23, this is looking more possible. They play West Ham on February 10, which leaves them with almost two weeks free, according to The Times.
This free time means they could go to Saudi Arabia, and they'd probably bring their main players. But, they'll wait until after their FA Cup game against Brighton before making a final call. If they beat Brighton, they have another game on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which could mess up their plans.
Manager Wants the Friendly
United's coach, Ruben Amorim, seems up for a mid-season friendly. He told reporters earlier that they need to do it to make up for missing out on Europe. He mentioned needing to take care of their fans and budget. He said they'll find the time to make it happen for their fans around the world.
Who Could They Play?
The Times says AC Milan is one possibility since they also have a gap in their schedule and aren't in European football.
There's also buzz about United playing against Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. A game against him could give United's finances a boost.
Ronaldo recently said he's sad to see his old club struggling. He told Piers Morgan he still cares about United but thinks they need smart people to build a future. He mentioned the team used to have young players who became stars, but now they don't have that structure. He hopes things change because the club has amazing potential.
What's Next for Man Utd?
For now, United is focusing on its Premier League performance. They want to bounce back after losing to Aston Villa. Next, they play Newcastle United on Boxing Day, and then Wolves come to Old Trafford on December 30. They'll have to play without their captain, Bruno Fernandes, for both games because he's injured.
JUST IN: WHY ROY KEANE SAYS £62M STAR MATHEUS CUNHA IS "THE REAL DEAL."
Roy Keane labels Matheus Cunha "the real deal" but blasts Manchester United’s defence after a 2-1 loss to Villa.
After Manchester United's loss to Aston Villa, Roy Keane pointed out one player who impressed him.
Morgan Rogers scored a great goal to get things going at Villa Park, but United's Matheus Cunha, who joined in the summer, evened the score right before halftime.
Even though Ruben Amorim's team played better overall, Rogers scored a second goal, giving Aston Villa a 2-1 victory and their tenth straight win since November 6.
This win means Aston Villa will be in third place in the Premier League on Christmas Day, just one point behind Manchester City and three points behind Arsenal.
Manchester United, on the other hand, is now seventh in the league, three points away from the Champions League spots.
Even though the Red Devils went home with nothing, Keane saw some good things in United's play and is still impressed with Cunha, who joined the team this summer.
Cunha, who came from Wolves for £62.5 million last summer, scored his second goal for United in the game against Aston Villa. He also had a great chance to tie the score in the second half, but missed.
When asked on Sky Sports if he saw potential in Cunha, Keane said, He's more than just potential; he's the real deal.
There was no doubt about the goal; it was a fantastic finish. But then he misses an easy shot in the second half, which doesn't make sense. It's hard to believe he missed it.
Keane, a former captain, also talked about United's performance in general, saying, I wouldn't say they were unlucky; they gave up two goals.
They've let in six goals in the last two games, which isn't good enough. We praise their attack, and they're more of a threat, but they're giving up too many chances and goals. You can't improve if that keeps going on.
United can fight, and they showed it again, but they need to be more intense when defending and show more.
You can't let in six goals in two games and expect to win because you're making it too difficult for yourselves. They're not good enough when they don't have the ball.
Amorim said in his post-match interview that Manchester United was the 'better team' against Aston Villa.
"I think we were the better team," Amorim said. We were better.
We stopped their attacks well, and they did a great job. We did a very good job, but no one will remember it tomorrow because the result is what matters.
I think we deserved much more, but the better team didn't win.
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