Ruben Amorim and Kobbie Mainoo have both been in the news regarding Manchester United as Michael Carrick looks ahead to his next game as boss
Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim consoles Kobbie Mainoo at the end of the match during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 19, 2024 in London, England.
Ruben Amorim has made a big decision and Kobbie Mainoo has been called out(Image: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Manchester United will turn their attention to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday as Michael Carrick bids to maintain his 100% record. United ended the winter transfer window quietly, allowing several squad players to depart on loan whilst maintaining their core group.
Carrick has provided a welcome change since returning to the club, winning all three matches so far. Tough encounters against rivals Manchester City and Arsenal both delivered three points, and a stoppage-time winner against Fulham ensured the interim manager kept his unblemished start.
Up next is Tottenham at home as Thomas Frank's team seek to capitalise on their own impressive result against City last weekend. Victory over Spurs would see United further strengthen their top-four ambitions and narrow the deficit on Aston Villa, who face Bournemouth later in the day.
With the weekend fixtures fast approaching, has shared the latest developments emerging from the Theatre of Dreams.
Ruben Amorim decision
Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England.
Ruben Amorim has chosen not to speak out(Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
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Ruben Amorim has indirectly shown serious respect for Carrick by delaying any explanation of his United tenure until the season ends. After a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in January, the Portuguese boss was sacked following 14 months at the helm.
Carrick was appointed as interim manager, with many demanding to hear Amorim's version of events straight after his exit. Now, a source has revealed to the Daily Mail that the 41-year-old intends to hold off until the summer before speaking publicly.
The report also indicates that this choice was made to avoid disrupting the remainder of Carrick's spell with the club. The temporary manager will likely welcome this approach as he seeks to maintain United's excellent run of results.
Kobbie Mainoo called out
Alex Iwobi shows off his broken finger.
Alex Iwobi has called out Mainoo(Image: youtube/@alexanderyaadigg)
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Fulham's Alex Iwobi has singled out Kobbie Mainoo after sustaining a hand injury during an intense encounter on Sunday. The midfielder has experienced a revival in form under Carrick, featuring in all three Premier League matches and covering more distance than any other player.
This stands in sharp contrast to his time under Amorim, as he was kept on the substitutes' bench for most of his reign. And it appears that Iwobi is still experiencing the consequences of his battle with the England international from their meeting last weekend.
In his recent YouTube video, the midfielder said: "Shout out Kobbie Mainoo but Kobbie man.. you absolutely finished my hand. This guy has Ghanaian strength!"
Iwobi displayed his right hand during his praise of Mainoo, which had his ring and little finger taped together. It remains unclear how this injury occurred, but the Fulham star's remarks suggest the pair engaged in a physical contest in which Iwobi evidently came off worse.
Just last month, a loan move away from United appeared the most probable next step for Mainoo after Amorim had given him just over 200 minutes of Premier League football this season. But that has all changed with the return of Carrick, who has demonstrated clear confidence in the England star from the outset - with a contract extension now seemingly on offer as well.