Kobbie Mainoo News: Battling for time

Mainoo has struggled for time to begin the season as he competes for a role in the squad, according to manager Ruben Amorim, per ESPN FC. "He is fighting for the position now with Bruno, so he just needs to fight for the position with Bruno in training. Like it should be at Manchester United."

Mainoo has not been involved in either match to begin the new season, making it on the bench but going unused both times. This comes after the midfielder started in 19 of his 25 appearances after breaking onto the scene in the 2023/24 season. The hope for the midfielder will be to start getting some minutes soon after the quiet start, as he is also behind Mason Mount in the pecking order, likely an easier option to pass in the lineup than Bruno Fernandes