Rúben Amorim ruthless: ex-Benfica man snubs Manchester United duo | OneFootball

During the day today, the press reported that Rúben Amorim, the Manchester United manager, has informed the Red Devils that he will not be counting on two players who have had little playing time this season. In light of the former Benfica player’s decision, there are already clubs monitoring the situation.

According to ESPN, the former Eagles footballer has already informed the Old Trafford board that he does not intend to continue counting on the English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and the Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee. The same source adds that Napoli are the main interested party.

The two players have had several opportunities this season; however, they have been losing their influence in the Portuguese coach’s plans. In Zirkzee’s case, the situation is more complicated, given the strong competition for the attacking trio, where the Dutchman trails names like Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.

The case of the 20-year-old England international is very similar to Zirkzee’s. Since Rúben Amorim, in his current system, only uses two midfielders, the youngster developed at the Red Devils sits behind more regular options such as Ugarte, Casemiro, and even Bruno Fernandes. However, ESPN explains that Amorim will continue to call up the two players in question.

Thus, three months from the winter transfer window, Napoli are already considering possible reinforcements, and in recent times, United have been the main ‘supplier’ for the Neapolitans, as in the cases of Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund. José Mourinho, Benfica’s manager, also spoke about a possible move in the market, not ruling out that option.

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