Manchester United is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons as manager Ruben Amorim publicly slammed his own academy stars, accusing them of “entitlement” and a lack of respect for the club’s traditions. The drama unfolded after United’s young hopefuls, Chido Obi and Harry Amass, posted what many are calling “provocative” images on social media,apparently in direct response to Amorim’s earlier doubts about their readiness for the first team.

Amorim didn’t mince words in his media appearance, blaming a “feeling of entitlement” among United’s youth and suggesting that the club’s culture is spiraling out of control. “Sometimes strong words are not bad words,” Amorim declared, hinting that the club’s pampered youngsters need a reality check. He even suggested that constant praise is harming the next generation, and that the media is partly to blame for inflating egos.

In a rare moment of self-reflection, Amorim admitted the team’s on-field performances have been subpar, but he was quick to shift the focus back to the players’ attitudes. “Outside the pitch I guarantee you I am not failing this club,” he insisted, doubling down on his belief that the real problem lies with the players’ mentality and their understanding of what it means to represent Manchester United.

The manager’s comments have sparked a frenzy, with pundits and fans alike questioning whether United’s famed academy is producing stars or simply entitled social media personalities. The incidents involving Obi and Amass have only fueled the debate about whether today’s young players can handle the pressure and expectations that come with wearing the United shirt.

Adding fuel to the fire, Amorim was grilled about another controversy: Kobbie Mainoo’s brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, was spotted at Old Trafford wearing a “Free Kobbie Mainoo” T-shirt, a not-so-subtle jab at the manager’s selection policy. Social media exploded, with speculation running rampant about Mainoo’s future at the club.

Amorim tried to downplay the incident, insisting that Kobbie Mainoo wouldn’t be punished or rewarded for his brother’s actions. “He is going to play if he is the right player to play,” Amorim said, but the damage was already done,fans are now questioning whether the manager has lost the dressing room.

To make matters worse, club legends like Paul Scholes have weighed in, suggesting Mainoo should leave if he’s not given more chances. Amorim, however, pushed back, urging the youngster to “stay and fight,” as if the club’s problems could be solved with a simple pep talk.

With United’s identity and standards under the microscope, Amorim’s outburst has only intensified the scrutiny. Is this tough love, or is the manager losing control? One thing’s for sure: the drama at Old Trafford is far from over, and the world is watching.