"He is going to be the future of Manchester United. That is my feeling. So you [Mainoo] just need to wait for each chance and everything can change in football in two days. He will have the opportunity that he has all the time to force his way in."
"The position of Casemiro [No 6], he can do it. He can play if we play with three in midfield. He can play like we play in the position of Mason Mount [No 10]."
"We can play a different way to take more quality from these players because I have the feeling that if we have to play a perfect 3-4-3 we need to spend a lot of money and we need time. I'm starting to understand that is not going to happen so maybe I have to adapt."
Kobbie Mainoo is positioned as Manchester United's future midfielder, with versatility across defensive No 6, three-man midfield roles and attacking No 10 increasing his selection prospects. A calf problem rules him out of Newcastle's Boxing Day visit to Old Trafford. Mainoo has not started any of United's 17 Premier League matches but remains available to press for inclusion when opportunities arise. A short-term loan is possible only if a replacement arrives. Bruno Fernandes' prolonged absence and other No 10 candidates at the Africa Cup of Nations could create more playing time. Tactical adaptation away from a strict 3-4-3 is being explored, while Casemiro and Harry Maguire face contract uncertainty.
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