Paul Scholes has criticised Ruben Amorim's treatment of Kobbie Mainoo, describing the Manchester United head coach's handling of the midfielder as "bulls***" in a since-deleted Instagram post. The former United player was responding to Amorim's recent claim that he regards Mainoo as "a starter".
Mainoo, 20, has not started a single Premier League match this season, accumulating just 171 minutes in the top flight. He was an unused substitute in Thursday's 1-1 draw with West Ham at Old Trafford, with Amorim opting to introduce Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez before the visitors' late equaliser.
Scholes wrote: "Bulls***. The kid is being ruined, not being played in a team that can't control a game of football. Hate seeing home grown players leave but it's probably best for him now, enough is enough." The post was later deleted.
United sit eighth in the Premier League after winning just one of their last five matches. Diogo Dalot gave them the lead against West Ham in the 58th minute, but Soungoutou Magassa levelled late on, prompting Amorim to admit he felt "frustrating" and "angry".
Mainoo has been linked with a January move away from Old Trafford, with Napoli reportedly considering a bid for the England international next month.
