Having no European football is a blessing and curse for Manchester United. On paper, Old Trafford is a dream come true: extra training, deep tactical sessions and a manager who finally knows how to work with the team’s formation. But behind that promise there is frustration. One of the promising young talents of the club could be Kobbie Mainoo, he could be the next icon of the club if he was given a chance to play.
Kobbie Mainoo, and the Problem of One Game a Week
Here’s the twist: when you have only one match per week, players like Mainoo become victims of efficiency. Amorim’s “strongest XI” barely changes, and the young guns? They get to watch grass grow from the bench. According to sources, the manager wants Mainoo to “learn patience.” But patience doesn’t score goals—or get minutes.
Kobbie Mainoo: Built Like a Veteran, Benched Like a Rookie
Ask Leny Yoro who the strongest player at Carrington is, and he’ll point straight to Mainoo. The kid’s got physicality, skill, and the calm of a chess grandmaster under fire. Yet, every weekend, he’s polishing the bench while others misplace passes like it’s performance art. Mainoo isn’t raw—he’s ready. United just needs to notice.
Author’s Take: Amorim Needs to Loosen the Tactical Straitjacket
The current United is just like a high-performance car stuck in second gear. Amorim’s emphasis on structure is a laudable one, but creativity requires risk. If Bruno Fernandes keeps on fading away, Mainoo should take a step forward. This is not rebellion – it’s evolution.
Sources say even teammates are puzzled how few minutes the 20-year old gets. Amorim says “the future is bright.” True—but only if he stops hiding the light under the tactical bushel. United’s next midfield maestro is waiting. The question is, how long before the manager realizes it? Time’s running fast. We can only hope he will not regret it.
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