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How INEOS feel about Manchester United team leaks and what Ruben Amorim has told the squad

Billy Meyers

Mon 16 December 2024 16:15, UK

Manchester United are on cloud nine after Sunday’s thrilling derby win over Manchester City – but a mole remains in the camp at Old Trafford.

Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo saw the Red Devils fight back from 1-0 down with four minutes remaining to record a memorable 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium, although there is still work to do for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United sit 13th in the Premier League.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
13	Man UtdManchester United	16	6	4	6	21	19	2	22

However, in the buildup to Sunday’s Manchester derby, the starting XI was leaked by someone inside🍎 Old Trafford, with Samuel Luckhurst – Chief Manchester United writer for the Manchester Evening News – receiving a message on Saturday night revealing the exact lineup 17 hours before i🦹t became public knowledge.

Now, sources have shared some information on the situation with TBR Football – as Manchester United look to put a stop to these leaks.

INEOS furious about team leaks as Ruben Amorim addresses Manchester United squad

TBR Football understand Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sir David Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc are absolutely furious about Amorim’s starting XI being leaked to Luckhu𒅌rst and others ahead of the Manchester derby.

Sources have informed TBR Football that Manchester Un💞ited have addressed the entire squad – not just individuals – to say that leaks will not be allowed to continue, with coaches and other staff members also being told the same.

Amorim himself is believed to have spoken to his players, informing them that trust is essential if they want to be part of the future at Manchester U🦩nited.

TBR Football also understand Alejandro Garnacho – who many are unfoundedly pointing the finger at on social media – was not left out of the squad for reasons related to the leaks, and he has not 🔯been singled out for blame at Old Trafford either.

How Mikel Arteta reacted after discovering leaks at Arsenal

Team leaks at Manchester United – who deserved a second penalty on Sunday – are not new to the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta experienced the same problem atꦓ Arsenal back in the 2020/21 campaign, telling the : “I don’t like it at a🦂ll and I will find out where it is coming from.”

Two months later, wh♕en asked if he was any closer to finding the source of these leaks, the Spaniard said: “I have sort of an idea, ye🌺s.”

Arsenal have since managed to avoid any further inside information making its way to the press, which should give Amorim – who wants Harry Maguire to stay – encouragement that he can tighten things up at Manchester 🐲United.