"Whatever the protestations from Manchester United about the relationship between Ruben Amorim and the higher-ups not collapsing like a house of cards, clearly something was not right. The head coach became increasingly open that something was amiss after chats with Jason Wilcox. The director of football has not covered himself in glory at the club, but he and the chief executive, Omar Berrada, remain while another head coach departs."
"Leaving out Kobbie Mainoo stifled the midfielder's development and reduced his value. He was not playing in a European Championship final 18 months ago by accident; he is one of the continent's most talented youngsters. Casemiro is 34 in February and will not be able to perform in the Premier League for much longer, whereas Mainoo could be the centre point of United's midfield for a decade."
Manchester United experienced internal discord between the head coach and senior executives, with tactical and recruitment disagreements undermining coherence and contributing to a head coach's departure. The director of football and chief executive remain in post, so any incoming coach must align with those leaders and receive explicit guidelines on expected tactics and playing style. Season-by-season ambitions should be set to allow collective accountability rather than scapegoating one individual. Kobbie Mainoo's development was stifled by exclusion, reducing his value despite proven talent at international level. Casemiro's advancing age requires planning, and Mainoo should be integrated as a long-term midfield cornerstone and offered opportunities and a new contract.
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