Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim revealed Kobbie Mainoo is struggling to adapt to his tactical system. The 20-year-old midfielder, benched for the opener against Arsenal, is expected to work through difficulties in a potentially pivotal season. Mainoo remains highly regarded, but Amorim emphasized there is room for development as the youngster competes with Casemiro and others for midfield minutes. Amorim stressed patience, predicting Mainoo will adjust and eventually thrive under his system.