The dismissal of Ruben Amorim has caused Napoli to pull back from a January move for Kobbie Mainoo, offering the young midfielder a fresh chance to reclaim his place at Manchester United under new leadership.
Napoli’s interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has begun to recede following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
The England international had struggled to find a place in Amorim’s tactical setup, failing to record a single Premier League start this season.
The managerial change at Old Trafford appears to have temporarily stalled a potential January exit as the club reassesses its squad.
The coaching transition presents a critical opportunity for Mainoo to rescue his Manchester United career ahead of the World Cup later this year.
Interestingly, the youngster returned to first-team training immediately after Amorim’s dismissal on Monday.
Mainoo had recently been sidelined following a controversial incident involving his brother, who was seen at Old Trafford wearing a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ shirt, signaling the player’s frustration with his lack of competitive minutes.
Tactical shifts under a new appointment could be the key to reintegrating the academy graduate into the starting eleven.
While Amorim’s rigid system utilized only two central midfielders, a potential move to a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation would provide more opportunities for the teenager to feature.
Mainoo now faces a high-stakes period to prove his value to the incoming manager and regain his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England plans.