Gary Lineker has ignited a fresh storm around Manchester United after launching a scathing attack on Ruben Amorim\u2019s handling of teenage sensation Kobbie Mainoo. The former England striker went as far as to suggest that Amorim has cost Mainoo an entire year of development, a statement that has divided fans and pundits alike.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I was Kobbie Mainoo, I\u2019d be thinking about whether I should sue him or not,\u201d Lineker joked on BBC Sport, before turning deadly serious. \u201cHe\u2019s taken a year out of that kid\u2019s career. This kid is a wonderful footballer. God, he makes it look so easy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mainoo, once hailed as United\u2019s brightest academy jewel, has struggled for consistent minutes under Amorim\u2019s system. Despite showing maturity beyond his years and an elite decision-making ability, the midfielder has often found himself sidelined or used cautiously, raising questions about whether the Portuguese manager trusts youth enough in high-pressure moments.<\/p>\n
Lineker\u2019s criticism didn\u2019t stop there. He added that Amorim\u2019s influence has been \u201cabsolutely detrimental\u201d to Mainoo\u2019s progress and warned that it could even threaten the youngster\u2019s chances of making England\u2019s World Cup squad if his development stalls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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