""He said what he is feeling, Amorim said of his skipper. We already know the noise but he talked with the board and I think everything is clear. "We just spoke about his feelings and he needs to answer that, not me. He gives everything and puts everything on the line. We need to step up and also have that feeling. He is a big example in the group. He spoke his feelings and when I watch him training and playing, he is a special character.""
""No [it won't affect team selection], he continued. It was not Kobbie who wore the t-shirt. He is going to play if we feel he is the right guy. That is not an issue. I am not going to do something to Kobbie because of someone in his family.""
"On the injury front, Amorim revealed that it is just central defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire that are sidelined for the trip to Villa Park, but that game will be the first where they will not have Bryan Mbeumo or Amad Diallo, with both now on Africa Cup of Nations duty. Noussair Mazraoui did not feature against Bournemouth, leading to confusion as to whether he was allowed to play or not before joining up with Morocco."
Amorim confirmed Bruno Fernandes had a conversation with the United board about his interview and relayed that Fernandes spoke openly about his feelings. He praised Fernandes as a committed captain who gives everything, sets an example, and displays a special character in training and matches. Amorim said the Mainoo family shirt will not affect selection and defended Kobbie Mainoo's chances based on merit. Only central defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are sidelined for the trip to Villa Park. Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are absent on Africa Cup of Nations duty, and the rest of the squad appears fit.
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