Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
November 2025
Dimitar Berbatov called Mainoo’s situation “cruel,” noting the midfielder’s rapid rise to England duty in 2024 before falling out of favor, with only one start this season. He questioned whether patience or a move is the best route to resume development. Berbatov praised Mainoo’s calm, decisive profile but said selection realities under Ruben Amorim limit minutes. He framed a loan as a pragmatic reset to rebuild rhythm and confidence, then return stronger to compete for United starts as fixtures and form evolve.