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Scholes Slams Amorim: "Kid Is Being Ruined!"
5 Dec
Summary
- Scholes fears Mainoo is being ruined by lack of game time.
- Amorim prioritizes winning over player development for Mainoo.
- Nicky Butt warns top clubs would target Mainoo.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has voiced strong disapproval of manager Ruben Amorim's management of promising midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Scholes fears the youngster's development is being hampered by insufficient game time, leading him to suggest that Mainoo might be better off seeking opportunities elsewhere. He expressed a deep dislike for seeing academy graduates leave but conceded it might be the best path for Mainoo.
Amorim, when addressing the media, indicated that while he sees Mainoo as a capable starter, his immediate priority is winning games, which influences his selection choices over player development. This stance has drawn criticism from Scholes, who believes the current team's inability to control matches exacerbates the issue for the young player.
Further concern for Mainoo's situation has been echoed by former United academy manager Nicky Butt. Butt highlighted that Mainoo's talent is so significant that any other top Premier League club would be actively pursuing him, underscoring the worry that he is not receiving adequate chances at Old Trafford. Mainoo has had limited minutes this season under Amorim.




