United legend Paul Scholes was furious at the treatment Ruben Amorim and Manchester United gave Kobbie Mainoo. From being the most positive in the United game – as a teenager – during a tragic period under Erik ten Hag, to being completely sidelined by Ruben Amorim. It went so far that Scholes recommended Mainoo to sign with Chelsea, who were ready to take advantage of the situation. Now Scholes is smiling again, Mainoo has under Carrick been given the role he deserves, all uncertainty about an exit has now been removed with an extension until the summer of 2031. Ruben Amorim has nevertheless had an indirect positive influence in it all.
In an interview with Sky Sports , Mainoo admits that at one point he considered leaving United, but with a contract extension in place, Mainoo says that he has also been strengthened by the adversity under Amorim.
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“Going from playing almost every game to not playing that often is always a difficult adjustment, but it was good for me in terms of getting to know myself, the game and my patience better,” the 21-year-old begins.
-It was also about learning how to structure my life, how I train and work and get some good routines. Of course, it’s hard when you don’t get substituted, but I would say that my family and friends helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. They knew that at some point it would turn in my favor again, so I just had to be patient,” says Mainoo.
Ruben Amorim was tipped out of Old Trafford in January, Kobbie Mainoo was mentally and physically ready to take advantage of opportunities that came – and did. Amorim indirectly gave Mainoo “a gift”. When you’re 20 years young, not being served everything on a silver platter can actually give you strength.
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