A feeling of entitlement exists among younger Manchester United players, evidenced by deleted social-media posts from Chido Obi and Harry Amass showcasing achievements away from Old Trafford. The pair were judged not to be performing well enough to justify first-team consideration. An academy graduate's half-brother publicly supported Kobbie Mainoo while Mainoo has struggled for minutes this season. The situation prompted criticism of a broader club culture, calling for improved internal communication, accountability, and a return to Manchester United values. An open-door approach was offered but no private conversations have been reported, leading to calls for the club to change.
"I think it is the feeling of entitlement that we have in our club. Sometimes strong words aren't bad words. Sometimes difficult moments aren't a bad thing for the kids. We don't need to be always with accolades in everything, in every situation. We are not helping. That is why [the media] talk about a lot of players; nowadays, they speak and go against the club because they feel entitlement."
"Sometimes I am the first to say that I am failing this club on the pitch, that I have that feeling we are not performing the way we should. But outside the pitch, I guarantee you I am not failing this club. I think it is something in our club. The players sometimes forget what it means to play for Manchester United."
"We as a club sometimes forget who we are and that is the feeling I have. I understand everything. It is the environment of the players, the kids - they feel free to reply to the manager with a picture. The door to my office is open. Nobody is coming to talk to me and that is the way we can solve things, so I think we need to change as a club."
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