Kobbie Mainoo’s situation at Manchester United seems complicated, according to coach Ruben Amorim’s statements. The young midfielder is in a direct fight for a place in the team with captain Bruno Fernandes.
Mainoo, England international, has yet to have any minutes on the pitch this season with United, missing the opening match against Arsenal and the 1-1 draw against Fulham.
The coach chose not to include Mainoo in the match against Fulham, seeking victory after Emile Smith Rowe’s goal that equalized the score after an own goal by Rodrigo Muniz that had put the visitors ahead.
Amorim made tactical changes, substituting Casemiro for the new forward Benjamin Sesko, moving Mason Mount to midfield. Subsequently, Mount was replaced by Manuel Ugarte, and finally, the coach turned to defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven in search of a goal that would give them the victory.
Amorim explained that he made changes in midfield looking for a goal and, subsequently, felt the need to reinforce the defensive midfielder position. In short, Mainoo will have to compete with Bruno Fernandes in training to earn a place in the team, as is fitting at Manchester United. The draw against Fulham, where Smith Rowe scored after an assist from Alex Iwobi, left a bittersweet taste. Kenny Tete, Fulham defender, expressed his satisfaction with the point obtained. Tete highlighted that the team generated more opportunities at the end of the match and that, in general, the draw against Manchester United is not a bad result. In addition, he emphasized the team’s growth during the match and the ability to generate danger.He is competing for the position with Bruno.
Ruben Amorim
