Manchester United chief coach Ruben Amorim explained that he changed his Kobbie Mainoo position for Thursday’s Europa League win over the FCSB after watching him “fight” to fulfill his defense duties.
A teenage midfielder lined up for Middle week trip to Romania In the offensive role together with Christian Eriksen behind the attacker of Rasmus Hojlund. Bruno Fernandes He was transferred back to a more withdrawn role that Mainoo used to fulfill this season.
After the half -time introduction of Alejandra Garnacho, Mainoo moved to the right and stunned Diogo’s opener Dalota on a hour with a high on his lap, sliding a low ball over the box to make the winged back. United’s academic graduate sealed 2-0 victory With his own goal, inserting into a box to convert Garnach’s reduction.
“Kobbie Mainoo played in a second position, with more freedom, more near the frame,” he said to Amorim after the game. “So technically, he can change the game there. So, I think that’s a good position for him, we’ll see.
“But I’m happy to see Kobbie enjoys playing more. Sometimes he cares about recovery [runs]trying to defend and I know he is trying. Today I felt that Kobbie enjoyed the game more and I am happy about that. “
Amorim designed this new role for Mainoo after a permanent period in training. “I can better understand my players,” explained the Portuguese coach, “and assembled Kobbie’s position today. We need time to understand the players.
“He struggled a lot, defending himself as a midfielder. Time and we need time to work with the players to understand which is the best position for them.”
“I enjoyed it,” Mainoo said about his new role, before adding, “I’m happy to be on the ground for Manchester UnitedBut wherever the manager should play me.
“It was more worse today, and it turned out to be good and I enjoyed it.”
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