Overview
- The England midfielder impressed in a derby win over Manchester City at Old Trafford in his first league start of the campaign.
- Club and tabloid reports say Michael Carrick urged him to refocus and reclaim his place after limited minutes under Ruben Amorim.
- After weeks of talks with Napoli, he is now expected to stay this month, with any loan or transfer interest paused.
- Amorim’s sidelining of Mainoo is cited as a factor in the coach’s dismissal, and the earlier lack of game time has complicated near-term England selection hopes.
- Manchester United’s analysis highlighted 77 high pressures from Mainoo against City, one of the team’s top figures this season.