Wayne Rooney has had his say on Kobbie Mainoo’s type at Manchester United this season, making his stance clear.
The 20-year-old has handled accidents and hasn’t seen a lot motion for the primary crew below Ruben Amorim’s time in cost.
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Mainoo, who got here up by way of the academy, has featured 12 occasions within the Premier League this marketing campaign, however all of these appearances have come off the bench.
He additionally hasn’t managed a purpose or help to date. His solely begins have are available cup competitions — two every in each the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Mainoo’s first begin of the season got here again in August when United misplaced to Grimsby City within the Carabao Cup.
Wayne Rooney offers his verdict on Kobbie Mainoo’s season to date
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Kobbie Mainoo missed the final 4 video games of Ruben Amorim’s time in cost, and solely just lately returned to motion below interim boss Darren Fletcher.
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After recovering from a calf harm, Mainoo got here off the bench in opposition to Burnley earlier than beginning within the FA Cup defeat to Brighton at Outdated Trafford.
Talking on his podcast, Wayne Rooney admitted that he has not been blown away by Mainoo’s performances in a United shirt within the 2025-26 Premier League season.
“I believe Kobbie will definitely get extra of an opportunity [at] what he’s had after which it’s on Kobbie,” he stated on BBC Sport’s The Wayne Rooney Present.
“And I’ll be sincere, I’ve been disenchanted with him when he has had his alternative.”
Wayne Rooney on what he has seen from Man Utd and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo
Mainoo missed Ruben Amorim’s ultimate 4 Manchester United matches earlier than the Portuguese coach was sacked final week.
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The younger midfielder returned from a calf harm below caretaker supervisor Darren Fletcher, approaching in its place in United’s 2-2 draw in opposition to Burnley.
After returning to health, Mainoo began for the primary time in 2026 throughout United’s FA Cup loss to Brighton at Outdated Trafford, although it resulted in a 2-1 defeat.
“I believe Kobbie will definitely get extra of an opportunity than what he’s had after which it’s on Kobbie,” he stated. “And I’ll be sincere, I’ve been disenchanted with him when he has had his alternative.”