Manchester United youth team player takes swipe at Ruben Amorim in social media post

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Manchester United youngster Harry Amass has seemingly responded to Ruben Amorim's controversial comments

HONG KONG, CHINA - MAY 30: Harry Amass of Manchester United in action during the match between Manchester United and Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Thomas Tang/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Harry Amass on pre-season duty with Manchester United this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has taken flak from supporters, neutrals and now even his own players after comments he made about the club's youngsters.

The Old Trafford boss sought to make a point about the quality of the club's squad depth after being asked once more about his opinion of England international Kobbie Mainoo, who has scarcely played since the Portuguese's arrival.

“Of course [I rate him]. But in the end it's going to be the training, the games. Of course he's not playing so many games, but Kobbie has had opportunities, especially last year. Everyone has," Amorim said, appearing to suggest Mainoo did not impress sufficiently.

Manchester United teenager claps back at Ruben Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim (Image credit: Getty Images)

"[Harry] Amass is now struggling in Championship. Chido [Obi] is not always a starter in under 21. All these guys played when a lot of people were saying sack the manager. So you can see I’m not worried. I just want to win and if he's the right guy, I will put him in," he added.

In response to Amorim's name-checking of Amass, the player himself took to social media, highlighting his individual achievements this season for a beleaguered and under-staffed Sheffield Wednesday side.

The young defender posted on social media platform Instagram, a photo of him holding the club's Player of the Month award, which he was given following recent performances as a Wednesday-ite loanee. The post has since been deleted.

Amorim's assertion that Amass is 'struggling' doesn't exactly chime with the appraisal of Wednesday supporters, who have been more than pleased with the teenager's application and performances.

The head coach's singling out of teenagers in order to make a point about his own faculties, looks to have backfired, with many supporters on social media criticising Amorim's decision to do so.

Manchester United are a club with a rich history of promoting young players from within, championing the pathway many have trodden before from youth team standout to first-team star.

Amass is on a season-long loan at Hillsborough and is expected to return to Old Trafford following the completion of his spell in South Yorkshire.

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Harry Amass of Sheffield Wednesday run off the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park on December 06, 2025 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Getty Images)

Harry Amass has impressed for Sheffield Wednesday, despite the club's difficult circumstances at the foot of the Championship table (Image credit: Getty Images)
Joe Donnohue
Joe Donnohue
Senior Digital Writer

Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.

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