Fletcher: Kobbie is in a good place

"Much was made on social media of Kobbie Mainoo's return to fitness for the game against Burnley, the first match since the sacking of Ruben Amorim. The young midfielder had been keen to leave the club on loan after the former manager indicated the only way for him to get playing time this season, in a World Cup year, was to displace our best player and captain, Bruno Fernandes."

"When Bruno picked up a rare injury, it seemed as though it was great timing for Mainoo to step up and show what he could do, but unfortunately picked up a knock in training. While reports had always suggested that Kobbie would only be out for a few games, conspiracy theories floated online that the player had made himself available because Amorim had gone."

"He seems in a good place. Kobbie doesn't give you much [indication], so you wouldn't know if he was in a good place or not so good. He's like that, that's his natural way. But I know him well, and I've known him for a long time, and I've seen him around the building and around different places throughout the season."

"Not so much about the building, but you see people around. And I've had conversations with him in general. But he's in a good place. I know Kobbie, and I think he knows me, and he knows Travis Binnion, so he's comfortable with his environment. So, he's in a good place. He's trained well and, as I said, he's hard to read, Kobbie, so that remains to be seen."

Social media highlighted Kobbie Mainoo's return to fitness for the Burnley match following Ruben Amorim's sacking. The midfielder had sought a loan after being told his only route to playing time was to displace captain Bruno Fernandes. Bruno suffered a rare injury, presenting an opportunity, but Mainoo then picked up a training knock, with reports suggesting only a brief absence. Conspiracy theories suggested Mainoo became available after Amorim's exit. Interim manager Darren Fletcher says Mainoo is "in a good place," comfortable around staff including Travis Binnion, has trained well, and can be hard to read.

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