Amorim Prioritizes Manchester United in Decisions Regarding Mainoo and Zirkzee
Coach Rúben Amorim has made it clear that the priority for Manchester United is the club, when addressing the situation of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. Both players could seek new opportunities in the winter market. Both Mainoo and Zirkzee have struggled to secure playing time this season. Both footballers wish to explore possible transfers, especially with the World Cup next summer in mind. Despite not being regular starters, both players are considered in Amorim’s call-ups. The Portuguese coach emphasized that he will not allow any player to leave if it does not benefit United.Additionally, United is expected to bring in at least one central midfielder next summer. This is an area of concern for Amorim, who relies heavily on Casemiro, 33, along with Bruno Fernandes. Casemiro has gained particular importance due to Manuel Ugarte’s poor form. Amorim knows Ugarte well from their time together and commented that the Uruguayan is “struggling” to adapt to the Premier League.The club comes first, so we must think about the club and the team, and then anything can happen. I was a footballer, I understand everything, and I want to help my players in every situation, so I don’t know what’s going to happen. I want my players to be happy. I understand the frustration of some players, seeing that the World Cup is near, and I know what the World Cup means, but Manchester United comes first. So if I can help the club and the players, I will be happy, if not, I have to think about the team.
Rubén Amorim
You can feel that many very good players come here, and sometimes they struggle. He is struggling at the moment, but it’s our job to try to help our players, and again, everything can change, and you saw it five weeks ago, the atmosphere was completely different. So I know Ugarte is struggling at the moment, and my job is to try to help him feel like a player, like I felt when I was a sports player, for example.
Rubén Amorim
