Amorim's hackles raised by 'entitlement' of young stars

Man United manager appears to target Mainoo, Amass and Obi as he criticises the attitude of young players at the club

- RICHARD JOLLY, JAMIE BRAIDWOOD

Ruben Amorim believes there is a sense of entitlement that is holding Manchester United back as he accused players of forgetting what it means to play for the club.

Amorim told Kobbie Mainoo to stay and fight for his place, rather than leaving because he is not in the team, as he told some of United's young players they need to alter their attitude, while he claimed he is improving the culture of the club, even if results have not been good enough.

The Portuguese was unhappy with now-deleted social media posts from youngsters Harry Amass, who showed a picture of him winning player of the month at Sheffield Wednesday, and Chido Obi, who put a screenshot of a goal celebration, after he said they were struggling in the Championship and not always starting for the Under-21s, respectively.

The brother of England international Mainoo, meanwhile, wore a T-shirt at Old Trafford on Monday saying “Free Kobbie Mainoo”, a reference to Amorim’s failure to give the midfielder a league start yet this season.

Former United players Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have advised Mainoo to look for a transfer, but Amorim sees that as part of a broader problem, saying the correct approach is to remain and prove him wrong.