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Mainoo uncomfortable having to fight for Manchester United spot, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim said Kobbie Mainoo was uncomfortable having to fight to start for Manchester United but suggested the 20-year-old could become the world’s best midfielder.

Mainoo has made one substitute appearance in United’s opening three Premier League matches, coming on for the injured Mason Mount at half-time of the 3-2 win over Burnley before the international break. Under Erik ten Hag, Amorim’s predecessor, Mainoo was a regular in the XI. The Portuguese was asked how the England international had reacted to being demoted.

Continue reading…England international yet to start in league this seasonAmorim: ‘Sometimes I expect more from Kobbie Mainoo’Ruben Amorim said Kobbie Mainoo was uncomfortable having to fight to start for Manchester United but suggested the 20-year-old could become the world’s best midfielder.Mainoo has made one substitute appearance in United’s opening three Premier League matches, coming on for the injured Mason Mount at half-time of the 3-2 win over Burnley before the international break. Under Erik ten Hag, Amorim’s predecessor, Mainoo was a regular in the XI. The Portuguese was asked how the England international had reacted to being demoted. Continue reading…

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