"I see it. I see it and I just want to win. I don't look who it is, I don't care about that, I just try to put the best players on the pitch. You have [Manuel] Ugarte that played two games [in the league], one of them [when] Casemiro was out. Bruno [Fernandes] is always fit, he's the guy that is doing his [Mainoo's] position so maybe it has to do with that."
"It was suggested to Amorim that he could also play the forward Shea Lacey, 18, who has been named in the past three matchday squads. He said: When Bryan [Mbeumo] is not there I put Amad [Diallo] because I have other wingbacks to play and sometimes it's hard. You are asking me why don't I put Lacey to play when I have other guys that are internationals and they are also on the bench, so I try to put the best-prepared guys for this moment."
Ruben Amorim denied a lack of trust in Manchester United's academy by citing Kobbie Mainoo's selection in the matchday squad. Mainoo was an unused substitute in the 1-1 home draw with West Ham. The 20-year-old midfielder has been at the club since age six and has made 10 appearances this season, with only one start against Grimsby in the Carabao Cup. Amorim said he wants to win and selects players based on form, not identity. He noted Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes occupy similar roles, affecting Mainoo's opportunities. Amorim explained wingback options and international players influence selection, and suggested Mainoo could play if training merits it.
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