Ian Wright Lambasts Sacked Man United Boss Ruben Amorim Over Kobbie Mainoo’s Treatment

Arsenal Legend Ian Wright Slams Sacked United Boss Ruben Amorim, Says He Should Be “Embarrassed” Over Kobbie Mainoo Treatment After Tottenham Display.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has launched a fierce attack on former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, branding his treatment of Kobbie Mainoo “embarrassing” following the midfielder’s standout performance in United’s 2–0 Premier League win over Tottenham.

Speaking after the match, as quoted by MailSports Wright accused Amorim of mismanaging one of England’s brightest young talents, as Mainoo once again impressed under interim manager Michael Carrick, continuing his resurgence since Amorim’s dismissal.

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Since Carrick took charge, Kobbie Mainoo has started every match and completed 90 minutes in wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham, becoming a central figure in United’s midfield revival.

Against Spurs, the 20-year-old:

• Controlled midfield alongside Casemiro
• Provided the assist for Bryan Mbeumo’s opener
• Played a key role in United’s fourth straight league win

Helped dominate a game that saw Cristian Romero sent off and Bruno Fernandes seal victory with a second-half goal

Carrick praised the youngster after the match, saying Mainoo had “come straight in and found his rhythm,” underlining the trust placed in him since the managerial change.

Contrast with Amorim era

Carrick’s guidance propelled Mainoo’s rise and intensified criticism of Ruben Amorim, who excluded the midfielder from the squad during his tenure.

Under Amorim:

• Mainoo started just one match
• That start came in a Carabao Cup defeat to League Two Grimsby
• He was reportedly close to a loan move to Napoli

His development stalled despite his previous breakthrough season

Amorim defended his choices at the time, insisting team selection was purely results-based, but fans and insiders questioned why one of United’s most gifted academy players was repeatedly overlooked.

Ian Wright’s blunt verdict

Speaking on Premier League World, Wright did not hold back:

“Everybody was confused with what was happening under Ruben Amorim… Kobbie is a very, very good player. I think it’s very embarrassing for Ruben Amorim. A Man United youth product not given the opportunity to play and very, very close to leaving the club.”

Wright added:

“He was brilliant today. Magnificent today.”

His comments reflect a wider view among supporters and pundits that Amorim’s rigid approach stifled young talent, with Mainoo’s case seen as the clearest example.

Bigger implications for Manchester United

Since Amorim’s sacking, United’s form has stabilised under Carrick, with renewed confidence in young players and improved performances across the squad.

Mainoo’s revival has also reopened discussions around his long-term future, with contract talks expected to resume as the club looks to secure him as a cornerstone of their rebuild.

For Wright, the situation represents a clear failure of management:

First, a generational academy talent was sidelined. Then, he was nearly lost. Finally, he is now flourishing the moment trust and structure returned.

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