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Ruben Amorim says kobi menu “Needs to fight for his job” and hinted that Manchester United may be able to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window.
The 20-year-old has been a major talking point this season, with the talented midfielder looking forward to Premier League Continue a campaign that started when their loan request was rejected.
When Manu was brought in in the 4-4 drawn match on Monday, he looked lively. bournemouth At Old Trafford, where his half-brother Jordan Manu-Haims wore the catchy ‘Free Kobi Manu’ T-shirt.
The stunt went viral and Amorim says there’s no problem with it England International, for the player just wanting to progress and prove his worth.
“He’s a shy guy, but it’s not his responsibility,” Amorim said. “He is responsible for his actions and his job was to play well in the last game, so my focus is only on that.
“I had such a situation sporting (Lisbon) That my brother has written something on the Internet and I have to respond to it.
“My explanation is, ‘He has his own life, he has his own opinions, it’s nothing to do with me’, so I would do the same with Kobe.
“Kobi needs to fight for his job. I think it’s not a bad thing to be on the bench at Manchester United when you’re 20 years old.
“I remember (Cristiano) Ronaldo was on the bench, (Wayne) Rooney was on the bench sometimes. (Juan Sebastian) Veron was not playing.
“I remember the whole history of Manchester United and there is no one who has not been affected by it, so let’s keep trying to cut through the rubbish and noise.
“Believe it or not, I just want to help the team win and help Kobe become a better player.”
Amorim says Manu could start in Sunday’s trip to Aston Villa, with United without six first-team players due to a mix of injuries, suspensions and Africa Cup of Nations action.
“I don’t want to show anyone anything,” Amorim said. “I’m just saying I’m trying to win games and show the players that, if you do things right, you’re going to play, no matter what the name is.”
Amorim revealed he may perhaps switch to a back four instead of maintaining his preferred three-man system to deal with the absentees during the festive period.
With the transfer window opening next month, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, whom the manager described last week as a “special player”, is among the signings as United continue their push for long-term success.
When Amorim was asked if the club had told him there was money for a January trade, he said, “We’ll see.”
“The only thing we know is that we will only try to bring in players who we think will be the future.
“To save something at this moment, it will not be possible for AFCON to deal with the loss of three players. It is not going to be like that.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but it’s possible we can do something.”