Smores
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My take on Mainoo is that he has been way over-hyped.
Yes he is a talented youngster who has had a good impact on the team last season but he is not the saviour that some fans would have him down as.
He seems to go missing in the 2nd half of games and struggles defensively. As he is young and home grown he will always escape criticism for now but he hasnt been good this season. I hear people talk about burn out, but is that the case? or is he struggling in a poor team? Or is he just not as good as we all want him to be.?
It certainly doesnt help him playing with Bruno who cant keep the ball or Casemiro who cant run.
I hope he will develop into a solid pro for us for many years to come, but UTD fans should never overhype young players too soon, it doesnt help them in the long run. Remember Macheda, Petrucci, Possebon, Januzaj, Ravel Morrison --------
He's young these are just flaws to be worked out. Truth is we don't yet know the type of player he'll become as his game is likely to change rapidly.
We certainly shouldn't consider it guaranteed he'll be a star but there's no harm in being excited for a youth prospect. It's the best part of football and he still is our best midfielder.
I think he's just having the same issues the rest of the team are facing in that they aren't comfortable with the tactics. When the tactics aren't getting the best out of you and the results go against you because of it then it's hard for any player.