Ruben Amorim has been slammed over his treatment of Kobbie MainooRuben Amorim has faced fierce criticism for sidelining Kobbie Mainoo, who has subsequently thrived under Michael Carrick's stewardship. "How Kobbie [Mainoo] hasn't played football for a year is mind-blowing. "What people don't know about Carrick is that he's very elegant but there's a ruthlessness to him as well. Kobbie Mainoo coming in is doubly bad for Amorim because it makes him look so stubborn that this kid hasn't played for a year. Good players can play in any system, they'll find a way and Mainoo has been outstanding, he's run those two games."

Source: Express February 20, 2026 08:57 UTC