Manager’s Dismissive Response to Substitution Query Follows Another Frustrating Home Draw
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s reaction to a question about midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has sparked controversy, drawing a furious response from club legend Paul Scholes after another disappointing result at Old Trafford.
When asked in his post-match press conference if bringing on the young midfielder could have helped United secure a win against West Ham on Thursday, Amorim was seen to laugh before defending his choices. The question came after a 1-1 draw where Diogo Dalot’s second-half opener was canceled out by a late West Ham equalizer.
“We had more men to put in the offence? Who? Who would be more offensive?” Amorim challenged reporters rhetorically. After Mainoo’s name was suggested, the manager chuckled and explained his decision to prioritize defensive solidity and pace on the counter-attack with his substitutions.
While Amorim later insisted he sees Mainoo as a starter and that his selections are solely about “want[ing] to win games,” the public dismissal did not sit well with everyone. Paul Scholes, the retired United midfielder, reacted bluntly on social media, posting a sweary retort that captured the frustration of many fans.
The incident compounds a growing sense of unease around United’s attacking form. The team has now failed to win in its last two home games, including a 1-0 loss to Everton, marking a sharp downturn from a period earlier this season where they scored two or more goals in five consecutive league matches. With Mainoo remaining an unused substitute and his role uncertain, questions over Amorim’s squad management are mounting alongside concerns over the team’s results.
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