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Kobbie Mainoo reflects on patience learned during tough season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:22 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Kobbie Mainoo reflects on patience learned during tough season

Summary

Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United discussed his experiences under former head coach Ruben Amorim. After struggling for playing time, Mainoo only started his first Premier League match in January when Michael Carrick took charge. He has since participated in all 16 games he's been available for, playing full 90 minutes in 15, contributing to United's third-place finish. Mainoo expressed his focus on realizing his World Cup dream while emphasizing the importance of patience during his challenging campaign. He aims to bring his recent club form into the international arena.

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By the Numbers

•Mainoo struggled for game time under Ruben Amorim.
•He started his first Premier League match in January.
•Mainoo played 16 games, finishing 15 as a full-time player.
•He aims for a spot in England's World Cup squad.
•Mainoo learned to focus on patience and personal growth.

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8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mainoo learned 'patience' from difficult spell under Amorim

What they're saying

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo says he was focusing on his "dream" of playing in the World Cup, despite struggling for game time under previous head coach Ruben Amorim. Mainoo was not fancied as United toiled under Amorim and did not start a Premier League match until Michael Carrick took charge in January. Since then he started all 16 games he was available for, playing the full 90 minutes on 15 occasions as the Red Devils stormed to a third-place finish.
— Yahoo Sports

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