Overview
- Ruben Amorim said he understands players' frustrations before the World Cup but insisted Manchester United will not approve departures that do not suit the club.
- Kobbie Mainoo has logged 228 minutes with one start in all competitions, while Joshua Zirkzee has 90 minutes across five substitute appearances with no starts.
- British media report both players are exploring January exits, with Mainoo having sought a late summer loan and Zirkzee linked with a return to Italy.
- Amorim described Manuel Ugarte as struggling to adapt to the Premier League and said it is his responsibility to help the midfielder improve.
- Reporting indicates United plan to recruit at least one central midfielder next summer, with Casemiro out of contract in June, and Reuters notes the pair could see more minutes due to upcoming AFCON absences and an injury to Benjamin Sesko.