The United boss addresses family protests and social media drama, calling for a cultural shift away from “entitlement” at Old Trafford.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has insisted there is “no problem” with Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder’s half-brother staged a public protest for more playing time, using the incident to call for a broader fight against a culture of “entitlement” at the club.
The stunt unfolded during Monday’s dramatic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, when Mainoo’s half-brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, wore a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ t-shirt and later posted about it on social media. The 20-year-old academy graduate, an FA Cup hero and Euro 2024 finalist just 18 months ago, has yet to start a Premier League game this season.
Asked about the protest, Amorim laughed it off. “He is not going to start because of the t-shirt, but he is not going to the bench because of the t-shirt,” the manager stated. “He is going to play if we feel that he is the right guy to play. That is not an issue.”
However, Amorim pivoted to a more profound concern, criticizing a growing trend where discontent is aired publicly rather than addressed internally. His comments came after United legends like Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand suggested Mainoo should leave for more minutes, and following since-deleted social media posts from young players Harry Amass and Chido Obi seeming to criticize the manager.
“I think it’s a little bit the feeling of entitlement that we have in our club,” Amorim said, his frustration palpable. “Sometimes strong words are not bad words. Sometimes difficult moments are not a bad thing for the kids.”
He issued a direct challenge to his squad, particularly the younger players, to embrace adversity. “My office is always open. Nobody is coming to talk to me… You have legends of the club saying that ‘if you don’t play, leave because everyone is wrong’. No, let’s think about ‘let’s stay, let’s fight, let’s overcome’.”
Amorim’s impassioned plea underscores the cultural battle he faces at Old Trafford, where public noise and quick exits are increasingly framed as solutions. For Mainoo and others, the manager’s message is clear: the path back to the pitch is through his office door, not a family member’s t-shirt or a social media post.
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