Neil Warnock criticizes Tuchel for not playing Kobbie Mainoo at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Kobbie Mainoo did not see any action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where England finished third. Despite a strong season with Manchester United, Mainoo was left on the bench while England advanced to the semis, where they lost to Argentina. Thomas Tuchel's reluctance to use Mainoo was questioned by Neil Warnock, who suggested he could have added value off the bench. Warnock criticized Tuchel for his public comments about Mainoo's training, advocating for more private feedback instead. Mainoo suffered a back injury before the third-place match against France, further sidelining him.
- •Kobbie Mainoo did not play in England's World Cup matches.
- •England finished third in the tournament after losing to Argentina.
- •Neil Warnock criticized Tuchel's treatment of Mainoo, suggesting he could have contributed.
- •Mainoo missed the final match against France due to a back injury.
- •Tuchel's comments on Mainoo's training raised concerns about his management style.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Neil Warnock delivers verdict on Tuchel’s use of Kobbie Mainoo
"Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo endured a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup as England finished third. The youngster failed to play a single minute, spending his entire time across the Atla...
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