Sports8/16/2025The Guardian

‘New Zidane’ to Amorim outcast: Kobbie Mainoo at career crossroads

‘New Zidane’ to Amorim outcast: Kobbie Mainoo at career crossroads

The article discusses the career trajectory of Kobbie Mainoo, a promising young midfielder at Manchester United. Mainoo, once hailed as the "new Zidane" and a solution to United's midfield problems, is now facing a career crossroads as the latest manager, Ruben Amorim, has deemed him unsuitable for the team's 3-4-3 formation. The article highlights the club's history of false dawns and the challenges Mainoo now faces, with Amorim's assessment that the player lacks the necessary pace and stamina for the manager's preferred system. The article serves as an emblematic example of Manchester United's confused transfer policies and the challenges faced by young talents at the club.

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