Manchester United have been hit with yet another shock as reports confirm Kobbie Mainoo has stopped showing up for training following a heated fallout with manager Ruben Amorim after the 1–1 draw against West Ham. What began as a routine match review quickly escalated into a full-blown confrontation between the young midfielder and the head coach. According to sources inside Carrington, Mainoo has not returned since the incident — a move that has thrown the dressing room into turmoil and raised serious questions about the club’s internal stability.
The tension reportedly began immediately after the West Ham game, where Mainoo felt unfairly singled out for criticism. Amorim, frustrated by United’s dropped points, allegedly challenged Mainoo over his commitment and recent performances. Witnesses inside the dressing room described the exchange as intense and emotional, with both men saying things that “cannot be taken back.” The argument ended with Mainoo storming out of the stadium, and he has not attended a single training session since.
During internal meetings, Amorim confirmed Mainoo’s absence and warned the board that he is prepared to take strict disciplinary action — the same type he enforced on Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford earlier this season. INSIDERS claim Amorim has told United’s hierarchy that he “will not tolerate any player refusing protocol,” signaling that the rift has now become a battle of authority rather than selection. With INEOS closely monitoring the situation, pressure is mounting on both player and manager to resolve the crisis before it spirals further.
The implications for United are enormous. Mainoo is one of the club’s brightest academy talents, a midfielder whose ball-carrying, composure, and transitional intelligence have become crucial to Amorim’s system. Losing him — even temporarily — leaves United exposed in midfield and adds more strain on Casemiro and Ugarte. Worse still, the episode has reportedly divided the dressing room, with some players believing Mainoo was disrespected while others insist no individual is bigger than the club.
As fan reactions explode across social media, the club now stands at a crossroads. Either Mainoo returns and the issue is handled internally — or this standoff pushes United toward a January disaster. With INEOS preparing for a full investigation, United must find a resolution fast, before the internal conflict derails an already fragile season. For now, the crisis deepens, and the future of one of United’s most promising talents hangs in the balance.
