Kobbie Mainoo's answer to Michael Carrick proves Man Utd were right on Ruben AmorimKobbie Mainoo barely got a kick in the Premier League under Ruben Amorim this season, but Michael Carrick immediately brought him in for his first start against Manchester City and the 20-year-old proved a point or twoView 2 Images Kobbie Mainoo and Michael Carrick after the win over Manchester City (Image: 2026 Manchester United FC)Ruben Amorim didn't deserve to be sacked according to some people. But in the space of one Manchester derby, Kobbie Mainoo proved that the Portuguese's dismissal was the right decision. ‌Amorim, for whatever reason, decided to neglect one of the best young midfielders in English football during his time at Manchester United. And in the end, it became self defeating, because Amorim no longer has a job at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's message to Michael Carrick about Amad that Man Utd boss agrees with READ MORE :Man Utd block awkward Roy Keane and Michael Carrick interview amid wife spat READ MORE :Mainoo had spent the last few weeks speaking to Napoli.

Source: Daily Mirror January 19, 2026 14:51 UTC