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2024-25 Performances

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5.3 Season Average Rating
Appearances
37
Goals
2
Assists
1
Yellow cards
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elmo said:
Football isn’t maths. Skills are transferable across positions.

Eriksen played mostly at the 10 at his prime but he still controlled the tempo of Spurs midfield and that’s something Kobbie can learn from. Just because Eriksen’s washed physically doesn’t mean he can’t mentor players.

And we can’t control the midfield because ETH bypassed the midfield and just resorted to having our wingers dribble the ball and do whatever they want.

Under Amorim, we’ve been improving on this and if you don’t realise it, you need to check what you’re watching.
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We are jumping around a bit now...but I would never choose Eriksen at any stage of his career to play in the no.6 position.

I'm not sure I've mentioned anything about Amorim's system...my point was the collection of midfielders at United isn't the perfect bunch for Mainoo to learn from.

We'll agree to disagree...but just for you, I'll be sure to double check the stream I watch tonight!
 
elmo said:
Football isn’t maths. Skills are transferable across positions.

Eriksen played mostly at the 10 at his prime but he still controlled the tempo of Spurs midfield and that’s something Kobbie can learn from. Just because Eriksen’s washed physically doesn’t mean he can’t mentor players.

And we can’t control the midfield because ETH bypassed the midfield and just resorted to having our wingers dribble the ball and do whatever they want.

Under Amorim, we’ve been improving on this and if you don’t realise it, you need to check what you’re watching.
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We still don't control the midfield, its one of our weakest positions. We just lack the players for it.
 
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I'm curious what he will be thinking end of season. Season of injuries, no real place in the team so far, not sure the tactics suit him. He's kind of drifting after a great start to senior football. Wonder if he may take the initiative and look to move on, which would be a shame.
 
He's got potential as one of the 10s in this system, but shouldn't be any more than an impact player at the moment, until he can build up his fitness.
 
Looked good in the short time he was on. Like Mount, having an injury free season next year will be important for him. He’s still young, there is no rush to be an automatic starter at his age.
 
I thought, it was a pretty nice cameo. His ability to keep hold of the ball against multiple opponents is so nice to see and would be invaluable to us. I'd go out of my way, bring in Pirlo, Becks, Carrick and Scholes to teach the guy the art of passing.
 
Did well today! Maybe could develop as a replacement for Casemiro eventually in this role, we know that he's not that mobile but the current Casemiro role is fine for him in terms of mobility and he's got the perfect teacher for it too. He has the physique like Case, and a composure on the ball that Case never had, but then Casemiro has much better passing range but it's something that I could see working. Anyway he's so young that he's got loads of space to develop so not overly concerned, but definitely think he could be used like that in midfield.
 
bosnian_red said:
Did well today! Maybe could develop as a replacement for Casemiro eventually in this role, we know that he's not that mobile but the current Casemiro role is fine for him in terms of mobility and he's got the perfect teacher for it too. He has the physique like Case, and a composure on the ball that Case never had, but then Casemiro has much better passing range but it's something that I could see working. Anyway he's so young that he's got loads of space to develop so not overly concerned, but definitely think he could be used like that in midfield.
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How is his physique like case?
 
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Bit chunky, very strong with his body, not that mobile
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I would say Mainoo is a lot smaller than Case, he's not build big in any way. He smaller height makes him pretty stable though, he can shrug off challenges pretty well and doesn't get bullied off the ball too often, but he's never bullying anyone else.
 
Hammondo said:
I would say Mainoo is a lot smaller than Case, he's not build big in any way. He smaller height makes him pretty stable though, he can shrug off challenges pretty well and doesn't get bullied off the ball too often, but he's never bullying anyone else.
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He's only 20, the body mass and strength is definitely there to be able to bully others physically, plenty of room for him to develop. The main difference is the height isn't there like Casemiro so I doubt Mainoo ever turns into a set piece threat, but I feel like Casemiro didn't have that until his late 20s.
 
bosnian_red said:
He's only 20, the body mass and strength is definitely there to be able to bully others physically, plenty of room for him to develop. The main difference is the height isn't there like Casemiro so I doubt Mainoo ever turns into a set piece threat, but I feel like Casemiro didn't have that until his late 20s.
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I definitely think when he gets older he could become pretty damn strong, but it's hard to tell right now.
 
I really hope he is developed into a DLP/CM in Amorim's system, I know he hasn't shown any ball distribution ability but he can be coached into it, he's got the technique and the ability on the ball to do it, he can also develop his defensive side ( ball winning, tackles, interceptions, etc...) he's still young enough and I think his best bet is to end up as a Modric-like CM, someone who can competently dictate play with accurate ball distribution as well as ability to carry the ball from deep, help in buildup play and also contribute positively in attack.

I think it's hard to find a quality CM, someone like Ugarte who's is just a good ball winner cost us £50m, anyone slightly better than Ugarte will cost us anything between £70m to £100m, that's why I think Mainoo should be developed into a WC CM
 
He's definitely a confidence guy at the moment, the more confidence he has the better he'll play, I think he can play in a deeper role, but he really needs to work in his med-long passing. I think teams have learned that he's not that accurate at passing further away so they've taken away some of his dribbling and quick 1-2s in order to put him in a tough position. And with his lack of confidence this season I think its made him turtle a bit more.



You can even see in these highlights last season where he actually has more success in passing long but this season it feels like that its become more of a rarity and he's over relying on dribbling away.
 
This season has been a massive backwards step for him, but I'd like to see him play in a midfield 3 again where his lack of energy isn't as exposed. He even managed to impress in Ten Hag's bizarre donut midfield, however he (like most of our squad) doesn't fit into Amorim's formation.
 
super talented my ass. good, tidy player with certain skills we usually lack(ed) in midfield. that's about it.
 
Worst single performance by anyone in the squad this season. An absolute ghost today and he’s a major concern going forwards. Should only be used as an impact sub going forwards.
 
You can talk all you like about systems and tactics but the bottom line is this...that was a shockingly poor display. His total lack of effort was an utter disgrace.

He has talent but that looked like he did not want to be there. Chelsea, anybody...please buy him...and Sancho...and Rashford...and Hojlund...and Onana...
 
Ollie Derbyshire said:
Worst single performance by anyone in the squad this season. An absolute ghost today and he’s a major concern going forwards. Should only be used as an impact sub going forwards.
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Impact sub? Rather sell him and spend the money on somebody who gives a feck. That was shocking today, absolute disgrace to himself.
 
One of his worst performances in a Manchester United shirt. I see the technique and football IQ but not the physical application.
 
Unfortunately, the comparisons to Pogba look wide off the mark. The Frenchman could pass the ball with his left foot much better than Mainno can with his right foot.
 
Absolutely shocking today. Zero application, zero impact. A net negative on the pitch. Really making a case for moving him on when he plays like that.
 
Started well for the first 10 minutes, then was average at best for most of the match. Then was very poor for the final 20-30 minutes where he looked like he could barely run. Yes it's the first time that he's completed 90 since returning from injury, but he's been back for over a month now and his fitness has always been an issue. He really needs to work on his fitness over the off-season.
 
People say his lack of physicality and pace are his only weaknesses, but honestly, what does he truly excel at? Aside from a few moments in tight spaces, which don’t even suggest elite potential. There isn’t much that stands out.
 
This guy has to be sold 100% before Garnacho. For all of Garnacho's shortcomings he still offers far more than Kobbie.
 
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He looks like he plays with fatigue syndrom. As for his skillset, passingwise, I remember at least 20 centre mids who were better passers from our academy than him including B. pearson and Joe Rothwell. he seems to be able to play just 5-10 meter passes. Vision is very average at best too. Would take Fred with one leg over him any day in a creative role.

Shame him and Obi might be just too slow for top flight football.
 
Idxomer said:
Unfortunately, the comparisons to Pogba look wide off the mark. The Frenchman could pass the ball with his left foot much better than Mainno can with his right foot.
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Pogba was a world class talent who did everything to a high level very early in his career. He lacked discipline or desire to play within a role but talent-wise it is not a comparison.
 
People should stop claiming his fitness is an issue. Just watch the first goal we conceded in the 28th minute, not that he is 100% liable for it but his lack of intensity and effort is simply not good enough.
 
I think he's playing with some arrogance, thinking he's already made it. Man Utd first teamer, England international, starter as well in the Euros final. Basically superstar status. If this is all he has to offer, then I'm afraid he won't make it here. He burst on to the scene as a do it all midfielder with incredible hunger to win, silky on the ball and not scared to dive into challenges either. Nowadays i feel like he doesn't give enough effort on the pitch, you can see it in how he passes or applies pressure. Dissapointing tbh.
 
I think he just needs this season done and with a good pre-season, we'll see a different player.
 
This season has been a bit of a reality check for him and for the fans.

Not much to like about his game at the moment.
 
Loved him last season but his performances this season have nothing to do with the formation.

If he can’t play as a DM with 3 CBs behind him

If he can’t play as a 10 with a wing back, striker and another 10 beside him

If he cant play the creative No. 8

What is his value to the team? He has to introspect and work on his game this off season.

That contract standoff isn’t helping my perception of him either.
 
If we're getting fully behind the manager then I don't want to see people cry when players are sold and personally don't see where Mainoo fits. Work rate non existent, passing range not there, slow, just not good.
 
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