Overview
- Ruben Amorim said a T-shirt worn by Kobbie Mainoo’s half-brother will not affect selection and stressed he has no issue with the midfielder.
- Mainoo remains without a Premier League start this season after a summer loan request was rejected, with January moves reported as possibilities only if terms suit the club.
- Amorim criticized a sense of entitlement among young players, referencing now-deleted social media posts by academy prospects Harry Amass and Chido Obi and urging players to address concerns directly.
- With Casemiro suspended and several attackers on Africa Cup of Nations duty, Amorim confirmed Mainoo is an option for Aston Villa but reiterated that minutes depend on performance.
- Roy Keane condemned the T-shirt stunt, while Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt suggested Mainoo seek regular football; Amorim also said Bruno Fernandes spoke with the board about his interview and that the matter is clear.