Steven Gerrard slams Ruben Amorim for being ‘out of order’ to Manchester United star

Steven Gerrard has described Ruben Amorim’s treatment of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United as ‘out of order’.

Mainoo had been considering a move away from United in the January transfer window after struggling to secure a regular role in the team under Amorim.

Before Amorim’s sacking in January, Mainoo had not started a Premier League game this season and his only full 90 minutes came against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup in August.

Under Michael Carrick, Mainoo has started all 10 of United’s matches and delivered impressive performances in wins over Manchester City, Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Gerrard believes Mainoo now ‘walks into the England squad’ and said he ‘felt sorry’ for the 20-year-old’s situation under Amorim.

When asked if he believes that Mainoo will be in England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup, Gerrard told TNT Sports: ‘Yes, because I think he’s a fantastic player. He done well in the last tournament [Euro 2024].

‘Felt really sorry for him in terms of the kid’s career under Amorim. I think it was out of order that he never got any opportunity, especially with Man United being so inconsistent.

‘But not surprised that Michael Carrick [started to play him]. I think that was one of the straight wins if you walk into a job, if you like. Get Kobbie Mainoo back in, get him smiling, give him game time and minutes, and get him fit and up to the speed where we all know he can play.

‘He’s now at a level where he walks in the England squad, never mind Amorim not playing him.

‘He walks into the England squad if he’s playing regularly for Man United.’

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