"When questioned in mid-December over the continued omission of midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, the former Manchester United boss name-checked academy graduate Harry Amass, then on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, and Under-18 striker Chido Obi as he defended his decision. Amorim said: "Amass is now struggling in Championship. Chido is not always a starter in Under-21. All these guys played when a lot of people were saying sack the manager."
"The two youngsters appeared to bite back at Amorim's comments by posting photos on Instagram that were later deleted, with Amass sharing a picture of him holding Wednesday's Player of the Month Award for November, whilst Obi posted a photo showing him celebrating a goal for the club's academy. Amorim was sacked on January 5 and was replaced by former midfielder Michael Carrick as interim head coach until the end of the season,"
"Carrick has also made a good impression with the club's youngsters, attending an Under-21s' game just days into his new job in a stark contrast to Amorim, who reportedly failed to watch an academy match during his 14-month tenure. The interim boss again took the opportunity to watch the next generation on Wednesday night, attending the Under-18s' 4-1 win over Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium in the FA Youth Cup fifth round."
Ruben Amorim publicly questioned Manchester United's young players, name-checking Harry Amass and Under-18 striker Chido Obi while defending the omission of Kobbie Mainoo. Both youngsters responded by posting Instagram photos celebrating recent achievements, which were later deleted. Amorim was dismissed on January 5 and replaced by Michael Carrick as interim head coach; Carrick won four and drew one of his first five matches. Carrick attended Under-21 and Under-18 academy fixtures shortly after taking charge, contrasting with reports that Amorim did not watch an academy match during his 14-month tenure.
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