Ian Wright also hailed Kobbie Mainoo, saying he was “really amazing” and “absolutely outstanding'” against Spurs.
By Kehinde Okeowo
British pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has criticised the handling of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo by former manager Ruben Amorim while in charge of the club.
He made his feelings known after the Red Devils defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford in a Premier League fixture on Saturday.
United academy graduate Mainoo started the game for the fourth time in a row and was instrumental in the win.
The 20-year-old midfielder has now played in every game under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, despite being snubbed by Amorim earlier in the season.
Wright, while analysing the match, said United’s recent performances under Carrick’s charge have ‘embarrassed’ the Portuguese manager.
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He also hailed Mainoo, saying he was “really amazing” and “absolutely outstanding” against Spurs.
The Arsenal legend said: “This is the quality of Kobbie Mainoo, and we saw that when he joined the England team. He played in the Euros at 18, and we know the quality he has. Everyone was puzzled about what was going on with Ruben Amorim.
“When you look at him—someone who hasn’t played much, joining a Man United team that’s not doing well, to play in that midfield which has been the main topic of discussion… it’s just about the level of skill.”
Wright added, “I think it’s really embarrassing for Ruben Amorim, if we’re totally honest. What we’re seeing now is a young player from Manchester United’s youth team who hasn’t had a chance to play much and is really close to leaving the club.”
“He was really amazing today, absolutely outstanding.”
