Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand recently updated his personal podcast, in which he expressed deep concern about the situation of Red Devils fringe player Kobbie Mainoo, stating bluntly that if the young midfielder continues to stay at Manchester United, he will undoubtedly be wasting his career.
Ferdinand publicly called on Mainoo to seize the opportunity of the January transfer window and decisively leave Old Trafford to find a new club that can guarantee him playing time.
After an astonishing breakthrough season and playing a crucial role in England's run to the 2024 European Championship final, this talented midfielder originally seemed destined for a long and successful career at Old Trafford.
However, Erik ten Hag's departure and the decision to replace him with Ruben Amorim have had a catastrophic impact on Meenu's first-team opportunities. The change in formation has done little to help his situation, and despite Manchester United's inconsistent form, the 20-year-old player seems to have little hope of forcing his way back into Amorim's plans with few opportunities.
Amorin looked rather frustrated at the pre-match press conference before last Friday's game against Wolves, when he was accused of lacking trust in the club's young players, especially Mainoo. Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, former teammates of Ferdinand, both encouraged Mainoo to seek new challenges next month, while Ferdinand believes that the player, who has only made 11 appearances this season, has little choice but to reluctantly leave the club he has played for since childhood.
"Did you hear the fans' reaction when Mainoo came on?" Ferdinand asked his guest on his YouTube channel. "That was massive support."
"I saw Nicky Butt and Scholes talking about this on their podcast, and I completely agree with their views. If I were in Mainoo's shoes, I would choose to leave, and I must do so."
"He once played for the England team and was one of the best players in that tournament. Not many people can say they've achieved this. He did, but now he has wasted 18 months of his career at Manchester United."
"He may have stayed for an extra six months, exceeding the time he was supposed to stay. He should have left long ago, and I think his agent, and more importantly, his family around him, must protect him."
Mainoo was close to leaving the club this summer, and it was reported that Manchester United was open to a bid of around £45 million at the time. Chelsea had shown clear interest but ultimately turned to pursue another Manchester United outcast, Alejandro Garnacho; while Napoli (who had rejuvenated Scott McTominay) had also been willing to offer an exit route.
"He might say, 'I love Manchester United so much that I don't want to leave. I want to stay and fight for opportunities,'" Ferdinand added.
"But by next summer, it will be two years, and you can't just let two years slip away in your career. A career is short, and you must make the decision that is most beneficial to yourself."
Ferdinand, analyzing from Mainoo's perspective, said, "If I were him, I would clearly recognize that the head coach won't give me playing time now, and most likely won't in the future either. In so many previous games, he has never chosen to use me, so naturally he won't suddenly change his mind now. It's better to be honest, admit that I'm no longer in the team's plans, and quickly help me find a new club so that I can leave here."
Kitaclo
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Let him wait. he will have his chances
Constantinetino
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Definitely got to leave
Jowbclmsuy
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Who ever wrote this should go back to school and practice English spelling.
beaeipuy
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Ruben amorin must stop with his nonsense he want to destroy our team what did mainoo did wrong let Ruben amorin go if he wants to go man united is our team stupid coach
Diabklntu
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He must join arsenal
Sumclpruy
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his problem is that he's in competition with the best playmaker in the league, he can't bench Bruno and he's never injured
The_Real_Baggio
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The boy needs game time and will not get it at United with Amorim
gudiest01
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this so called legend guys need to stay away from united they're causing harm than good
Sodbcnprs
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Rio is right. I think Amorim style of play and formation has hindered Maino's progress. Maino could only get to a playing time under Amorim if he is playing a 4 3 3 formation. But at the moment, Case would always start and Bruno we all know he is untouchable at that No 10.
vekdlpruyz
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Rio is right
voebeipsuy
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It's very sad when coaches sometimes don't use some players that would be so important to the team either now or in future. But you have to understand the coaches a bit. They come with their own ideas, systems that some players just don't suit. It's sad you can trust old players, I guess for their experience and all that, and not young ones when they are the future. Just look at Greenwood. How he has progressed.
Greenwood in trash league
Diemnrstz
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Exactly. And I don't think Mainoo is going to make the most of those opportunities. He simply cannot fit into Amorim's style of football. It's as simple as that. I understand why some fans can't get it. Mainoo is not strong enough to be a defensive midfielder and he's neither quick nor creative enough to be a number 10. It's sad but it's the truth
Bro we need that kind of holding midfielder, same character like cunha when the team is under pressure, why playing bruno that position while you have kobbie, we need to trust that kid we know him we saw him on the pitch
Blessing11√∆
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true
Divine_Armour
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Rather he leaves on loan or with a buyback clause
Wescklnz
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Rio is crazy like Paul and Roy.
Sovoty
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It's very sad when coaches sometimes don't use some players that would be so important to the team either now or in future. But you have to understand the coaches a bit. They come with their own ideas, systems that some players just don't suit. It's sad you can trust old players, I guess for their experience and all that, and not young ones when they are the future. Just look at Greenwood. How he has progressed.
Maubcptuyz
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Then now,stupid stupid teach boys to fight for their places not just to be given to them,he must earn it,mount,Bruno,Casemiro can teach him more than he knows,he will play with time,you just trying to earn your pennies for yourself,disappointed with you Rio
Jbme
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Kobbie is too talented to be on the bench! C'mon Amorim either give him a regular playtime or allow him to thrive in another club🤔🤔🤔
the system is the problem why he can't get playing time, Kobbie needs to get out of this messy club before it's too late
Fumblmnopr
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better for him to join another club. I forsee he won't play many games
buhacekpz
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Kobbie is too talented to be on the bench! C'mon Amorim either give him a regular playtime or allow him to thrive in another club🤔🤔🤔
Labadkotyz
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amorim should go...sack amorim
Lidbeklruy
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that is true Mr Ferdinand , Mainoo is young and he has everything to prove that he is a very talented player so why waste his time here warming the bench from game to game
ShaneDoe
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I’m not bashing Manioo or nth but Amorim had gave him a chance by starting him in a game and what happened?? He wasn’t at is best and we ending up losing the game, som of you same fans and legends of the club was hard on him, so y’all are hypocrites. However Manioo will get more and better chances to seal is place in the starting lineup in January when the African players are away so he just of to make use of his chances.
Exactly. And I don't think Mainoo is going to make the most of those opportunities. He simply cannot fit into Amorim's style of football. It's as simple as that. I understand why some fans can't get it. Mainoo is not strong enough to be a defensive midfielder and he's neither quick nor creative enough to be a number 10. It's sad but it's the truth
ShaneDoe
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Which legacy has Amorim spoiled which wasn't already spoiled by the time he came?
Brilliantmann
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madrid need him
Tocilostyz
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No is Amorim who should leave
Fiobcdiopy
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amorin sud go n mainoo will get more minutes.
Doeciny
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I’m not bashing Manioo or nth but Amorim had gave him a chance by starting him in a game and what happened?? He wasn’t at is best and we ending up losing the game, som of you same fans and legends of the club was hard on him, so y’all are hypocrites. However Manioo will get more and better chances to seal is place in the starting lineup in January when the African players are away so he just of to make use of his chances.
Weeelrtuyz
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MASON MOUNT
😂😂😂😂😂
bwambamo
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which player do you want Maino to bench???
that's why they want him to look for other clubs where he can play
Ceyaklouz
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which player do you want Maino to bench???
MASON MOUNT
Weeelrtuyz
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which player do you want Maino to bench???
Suarezzy
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united fans has short memories, the same Maino you hyped that he was better than Pedri and Bellingham combined together now you saying he is slow , he is weak ,he is a flop just because the coach doesn't like him, What's so special does the united current midfield provide that maino can't provide
Kanilmz
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It'll be hard for Manu to break through a defensive line of five mid fielders and score . Yeah indeed 👍 coz Amorim has spoiled Manu legacy