Rúben Amorim has moved to ease the growing attention surrounding Kobbie Mainoo, stressing that the midfielder should not be burdened by issues beyond his control. With speculation and fan reactions intensifying in recent days, the Manchester United head coach was keen to refocus the narrative on football and performance.
Softfootball earlier reported that Mainoo’s brother, Jordan, wore a “Free Kobbie Mainoo” T-shirt during Manchester United’s clash against Nottingham Forest. The moment quickly went viral and drew a wave of reactions from football fans, adding another layer of pressure to an already closely watched situation.
Mainoo’s situation has sparked debate among supporters, but Amorim made it clear that the player himself has handled matters in the right way. According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Amorim said:
Kobbie is a shy boy, but it’s not HIS responsibility. He’s responsible for his acts and his act was to play well in the last game, so I’m just focused on that. This t-shirt story, it’s nothing to do with Kobbie.
Despite the noise, Amorim remains focused on maintaining stability within the squad. Manchester United are set to take on Aston Villa in the Premier League later this evening, a key fixture that could shape their momentum going forward. With Mainoo expected to stay central to United’s plans, the focus will be on performances, not distractions, as the club looks to push forward on the pitch.
