Ruben Amorim sparks controversy by criticizing a group of young stars from the MU academy

Coach Ruben Amorim has once again made controversial remarks targeting Manchester United's youth development system.

Ruben Amorim is becoming a headline topic in discussions about MU. Beyond the professional aspect, with his 3-4-2-1 formation drawing much debate, the Portuguese coach is frequently criticized by media, fans, and club legends for not giving enough chances to homegrown players, a tradition long upheld at MU.

However, instead of accepting criticism or remaining silent, Amorim recently made strong statements about the situation. He openly named Toby Collyer, Harry Amass, and Chido Obi as three talents who were “promoted to the first team too quickly.”

Regarding the issue of underutilizing homegrown players, Amorim candidly stated: “Collyer has played for MU’s first team and is an academy graduate. But at West Brom, he hasn’t gotten playing time. This isn’t because he’s from the academy or not, but due to circumstances.”.

“Amass is struggling in the Championship. Chido isn’t always starting for the U21s. All these players were given opportunities during a period when many were calling for the coach’s dismissal.”, Amorim added.

Collyer made his first-team debut at MU under Erik ten Hag and was even started by Amorim in place of Casemiro in a 2-0 Europa League win against Steaua Bucharest in January. However, the 21-year-old is currently on loan at West Brom in the English Championship. Collyer started only three matches for West Brom before suffering an injury and returning to MU for treatment, including a game against Birmingham City last month where he was substituted after just 11 minutes.

Meanwhile, Amass (18) is currently on a season-long loan at Sheffield Wednesday. The left-back has appeared in all 15 Championship matches he was eligible for. Nonetheless, Amorim believes Amass is “struggling in the Championship,” although many sources suggest this opinion mainly stems from Sheffield Wednesday’s position at the bottom of the table after a points deduction.

Chido Obi, also 18, was given a first-team debut by Amorim earlier this year but has mostly trained and played with the U21s this season. Despite scoring 5 goals in 10 U21 matches, Obi is not considered a regular choice. The Arsenal academy product has not played for MU’s youth teams since October and is currently being considered for a loan move in the upcoming winter transfer window.

Recently, Amorim has included Shea Lacey and Jack Fletcher on MU’s bench, but neither has been used. So far, only Obi, Amass, and Tyler Fredricson are academy players who have debuted under Amorim’s tenure. under Amorim’s management.

As for Tyler Fredricson, the young center-back has not returned to play since being substituted at halftime during the League Cup second round loss to Grimsby Town (League Two), when MU was trailing 0-2.

His latest remarks have reignited debate about how MU develops and utilizes young talents, especially as the futures of several academy players might soon take different paths in the upcoming transfer window.