Kobbie Mainoo’s feelings about his future at Manchester United are clear and there have also been updates on his injury status.
Kobbie Mainoo is a product of Manchester United’s academy and made a rapid impression after breaking into the first team under Erik ten Hag during the 2023/24 season.
The midfielder became a regular starter following his full Premier League debut against Everton, featuring in almost every match that campaign, including the FA Cup final against Manchester City, where he scored the decisive goal.
However, under new head coach Ruben Amorim, the 20-year-old has found opportunities harder to come by and is yet to start a league game this season.
He has also been unfortunate. It seemed like he would finally get a run in the team when Bruno Fernandes suffered an injury but the youngster has also had his own setback which has kept him out of the last three fixtures.
Mainoo’s feelings clear about United future
There have been plenty of rumours surrounding Mainoo’s future at Old Trafford in recent weeks, with claims that he will be looking to leave the club on loan this month.
But Amorim has stated that there have been no knocks at his door to talk about an exit and he continues to suggest that the midfielder will get chances.
The latest reports from The Sun explain that Mainoo is ‘determined’ to not give up on his United career despite a ‘strained’ relationship with the Portuguese boss.
Despite the friction between the two, Mainoo wants to revive his form and regain a place in the team in the second half of the season.
His ambitions could be helped by the fact that Amorim is clearly more open to changing formation and re-introducing a midfield three.
Latest injury news revealed
Mainoo’s injury came at the wrong time for United and himself. Manuel Ugarte has been starting games in Fernandes’ absence but the Englishman would have almost certainly played if he was fit.
United still have plenty of games coming in the next weeks but it remains to be seen when he will return to the pitch for the Reds.
It didn’t seem to be a long-term issue but Amorim explained that he does not want to risk rushing anyone back for the next game against Leeds.
He said: “I don’t know. I have to check [on the injured players]. “I’m not going to risk anyone, to lose them for one month or two months, so we will try to arrange solutions.”
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