Mainoo and others see Man United exit blocked by ex-Benfica star | OneFootball

Kobbie Mainoo has not had an easy season at Manchester United. In addition to limited playing time, the young Red Devils midfielder saw his departure in January blocked by Ruben Amorim. The former Benfica player does not want any departures, and the Englishman is not the only player in this situation—something that is also happening to Joshua Zirkzee.

The former Benfica man was confronted with this situation just hours before the match against Everton—where the Red Devils would end up losing. “I was a football player. I understand everything and I want to help my players in every situation,” said Ruben Amorim, showing that he understands what his footballers are feeling.

“I want my players to be happy. I understand the frustration of some when they see the World Cup is coming up and I know what that means, but Manchester United comes first,” added the former footballer, who won titles with Glorioso alongside Jorge Jesus.

“The first thing is that the club comes first, so we have to think about the club and the team, and then anything can happen. If I can help the club and the players, I’ll be happy. If not, I have to think about the team,” concluded the Red Devils’ coach, just hours before suffering a defeat against Everton.

The situation of Mainoo and Zirkzee has not been great. Both athletes, considered promising talents, have yet to start a match in the Premier League, something that certainly does not please them. Furthermore, the limited playing time—the Englishman has 136 minutes, the Dutchman has 82 minutes—does not work in their favor.

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