"One issue, it seems, is that Amorim is yet to show a willingness to use Mainoo and Fernandes in midfield at the same time, according to the Daily Mail. In fairness, it's easy to see why that might be a partnership that would struggle in Amorim's current formation. Someone more defensive like Casemiro or Manuel Ugarte might make more sense alongside an attacking player like Fernandes, who is probably too good to be dropped."
"All in all, this perhaps points towards only one solution for Mainoo, and that's to leave Old Trafford as soon as possible. MUFC might feel they'd like the England international to stick around and give them depth, but he's surely too good to keep on sitting on the bench this often. There'll also likely be a fair few top clubs out there who'd be more prepared to give Mainoo a key role,"
"This will all surely make worrying reading for United fans as it would be hugely controversial to lose a homegrown player like this if he were to go on and shine elsewhere. Amorim may feel his system is worth defending, but he's going to find it harder and harder to convince others of that if results and performances continue to be poor and if it even means driving a huge prospect out of the club."
Kobbie Mainoo’s Manchester United future is uncertain because Ruben Amorim has been reluctant to field him alongside Bruno Fernandes in midfield. Amorim’s preferred formation appears to favour a more defensive partner such as Casemiro or Manuel Ugarte rather than a second creative midfielder. Mainoo has shown strong potential when given extended opportunities but has frequently been left on the bench. Continued limited playing time increases the likelihood that Mainoo will seek a transfer to a club willing to make him a regular starter. Losing a homegrown 20-year-old prospect could provoke strong fan discontent if he flourishes elsewhere.
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