"Kobbie Mainoo isn't one for big outbursts of emotion, so much so that when he waved his arms to pump up the crowd while being substituted during Euro 2024, he got a bit of light teasing from his England teammates in the dressing room afterwards. The general gist of the jokes was: "What's got into you?" For many of the coaches who have worked with Mainoo over the course of his career, it's his calmness on and off that pitch that has set him apart."
"Mainoo and his representatives pushed to speak to Ruben Amorim and director of football Jason Wilcox because of concerns that a lack of playing time is stunting his development and risking his place at next summer's World Cup. Injuries have certainly been a factor, but since Amorim's appointment in November, the 20-year-old midfielder has started just 12 of United's 30 Premier League games."
Kobbie Mainoo asked Manchester United for a loan move because limited playing time is stunting his development and risking his place at next summer's World Cup. Coaches highlight his calmness on and off the pitch, a trait that contrasts with occasional visible gestures. Since Ruben Amorim's appointment in November, the 20-year-old has started only 12 of United's 30 Premier League matches, with injuries contributing to his restricted minutes. Limited appearances this season and omission from the latest England squad have left Mainoo at an important crossroads in his career.
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