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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim delivered a robust defence of his decision to continually omit England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo during a tense press conference ahead of Monday’s fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers, insisting he will only select players he believes can help the team win matches.<\/p>\n

Amorim Stands Firm on Mainoo Omission Despite Growing United Academy Concerns<\/h2>\n

The 20-year-old England international has failed to start a single Premier League match this season under Amorim and remained an unused substitute throughout Thursday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United at Old Trafford.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Portuguese manager faced repeated questioning about Mainoo’s continued absence from his starting eleven during Friday’s pre-match media duties.<\/p>\n

Amorim acknowledged the risk of Mainoo becoming demoralised but remained steadfast in his selection policy, stating he focuses solely on fielding what he considers his strongest available team.<\/p>\n

The former Sporting Lisbon boss pointed to competition from Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro and captain Bruno Fernandes as factors limiting Mainoo’s opportunities in United’s two-man midfield system.<\/p>\n

The manager also pushed back against suggestions he lacks faith in Manchester United’s academy graduates, defending his approach when questioned about the club’s proud tradition of developing homegrown talent.<\/p>\n

United have maintained an unbroken record of naming at least one academy graduate in every matchday squad since 1937, with Mainoo representing one of their most promising recent products.<\/p>\n

Former United midfielder Paul Scholes expressed his frustration through social media, claiming Mainoo is being “ruined” and suggesting the player might need to consider his future at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

The situation has created tension between Amorim’s tactical preferences and expectations surrounding one of England’s most promising young midfielders.<\/p>\n

Amorim’s unwillingness to adapt his 3-4-2-1 formation leaves Mainoo competing for limited opportunities, with Fernandes’ durability and the manager’s preference for defensive solidity in midfield restricting the youngster’s pathway into the first team.<\/p>\n

United face Wolves at Molineux on Monday Night Football as pressure mounts on the Portuguese coach to integrate his talented academy products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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