Amorim attacks ‘feeling of entitlement’ at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, has criticized the “feeling of entitlement” at the club and advised players to use criticism and challenging situations as justification for his conclusions.

In response to the England star’s repeated absence from the starting lineup, Amorim was confronted with a “Free Kobbie Mainoo” T-shirt, which his half-brother was wearing this week.

And after Amorim suggested last week that their performance was declining, teenagers Harry Amass and Chido Obi deleted photos that were later posted on social media highlighting their accomplishments.

Rio Ferdinand, Nicky Butt, and Paul Scholes, the club’s legendary players, have claimed that Mainoo would benefit from a break.

Amorim thinks this is the incorrect course of action. His thinking is more in line with Roy Keane, who believes Mainoo should join Amorim’s plans.

In a news conference on Friday, he said, “There is a sense of entitlement we have in our club.”

“Sometimes, challenging situations are not bad for the kids,” he said. No accolades are ever necessary in everything. We are not assisting.

They [players] speak and oppose the club these days because they feel entitled. Then, legends of the club say, “Everyone is wrong, if you don’t play, leave.”

Amorim continued, noting that “players occasionally forget what it means to play for Manchester United.”

The 40-year-old said, “I am the first to admit that I am failing this club on the pitch, but I can assure myself that I am not failing this club outside.”

“I fully comprehend everything, whether it is the players or the children, and whether they feel free to message the manager with a picture.”

Amorim’s half-brother’s behavior during Monday’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth has not been addressed to Mainoo.

He insists that it will not have an impact on the 20-year-old’s chances of winning the Premier League for the first time this year.

Without Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Wessair Mazraoui, who are currently serving in Africa Cup of Nations duty, are injured defenders Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, as well as suspended midfielder Casemiro.

Amorim claimed that Kobbie didn’t wear the T-shirt. “He won’t start because of the T-shirt, or he’ll be put on the bench.”

Amorim spoke to the media before Sunday’s Aston Villa game (16:30 GMT) not just to discuss issues involving younger Man Utd players.

He also had to deal with skipper Bruno Fernandes’ ecstatic interview with the Portuguese football federation, in which he discussed how hurtful it was that United were willing to sell him in the summer and how he believed some of his teammates didn’t value or defend the club the way they do.

Amorim believes Fernandes should explain the logic behind his sentiments, but he thinks the 31-year-old sets a good example for others to follow.

He must respond to that, Amorim said. He is, however, a shining example.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former United manager, predicted that the club’s quest for a Premier League title, which has been a long time since Scots’ last triumph in 2013, might be over in 10 or 11 years.

Few people think United can do better than earn a spot in the Champions League, which would be a year ahead of schedule, despite the league’s general consistency this year.

Amorim is unsure of his ability to deliver the elusive silverware.

He is confident that Ferguson’s depressing assessment will not be based on his own experiences.

He added, “I think we won’t need to wait that long to win a league,” adding that he comprehends football better than I do English football.