Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shed light on the reason behind Chidozie Obi-Martins’ absence from the team’s recent meeting with Nottingham Forest. The 17-year-old Danish-Nigerian winger has been making waves in the football world with his impressive performances, but he was noticeably missing from the starting lineup against Forest.
According to Amorim, the decision to leave Obi-Martins out of the squad was a deliberate one, made with the intention of allowing the young player to feature in Manchester United’s FA Youth Cup semi-final against Aston Villa. Amorim explained that the team has been carefully managing Obi-Martins’ minutes, ensuring that he gets sufficient playing time without being overexerted.
“He is going to play because we try to imagine the next game and if you look before he was on the bench and just played against Fulham, but just 10 minutes at the end of the game, and we have to manage the minutes, we have to give the minutes to the kid,” Amorim told reporters.
Amorim emphasized the importance of allowing young players like Obi-Martins to gain experience and develop their skills in a competitive environment. He noted that the team is trying to build something with the youth, and that the academy players have a winning mentality that is essential for success.
“It is really important for us, we are trying to win that competition, trying to build something with the youth, and the good thing with the academy players is they have that feeling of winning,” Amorim said.
Obi-Martins has been making a name for himself in the football world, having joined Manchester United from Arsenal’s academy last summer. He made his first-team debut as a late substitute in Manchester United’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on February 16, and has since featured in three more matches for the senior side.
With Amorim’s careful management and guidance, Obi-Martins is likely to continue making progress and developing his skills as a professional footballer. Manchester United fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the young starlet’s progress, eager to see him make a significant impact on the team in the future.