Overview

• Kobbie Mainoo has not played in Manchester United's first two league matches, remaining an unused substitute against Arsenal and Fulham.
• Ruben Amorim said Mainoo must win the same role occupied by captain Bruno Fernandes, explaining late changes required a holding midfielder alongside the playmaker.
• Mason Mount was moved deeper at Fulham before Manuel Ugarte came on, with Amorim emphasizing his preference for that balance in midfield.
• Mainoo has started 15 of Amorim’s 44 matches in charge, with reporting indicating he could get minutes in the League Cup tie at Grimsby.
• Supporter frustration has grown over both selection and end product, with some fans calling for Amorim’s dismissal and United managing one open‑play goal in four matches since Rasmus Hojlund was omitted in pre-season.