Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out of Manchester United’s encounter with Leeds United in a big blow to Michael Carrick. The English midfielder has been a mainstay in the Reds’ midfield since the change in coach in January.
The 20-year-old misses out with a slight issue and fails to even make the bench. It means Manuel Ugarte gets a rare start alongside Casemiro in the middle of the park.
Mainoo was one of the players who took part in a four-day training camp in Dublin last week. He might have sustained a problem while in the Republic of Ireland.
Mainoo Misses Out
Carrick’s appointment proved to be a turning point for Mainoo who was not favoured by Ruben Amorim. He’s since appeared 10 times, posting two assists.
The Red Devils star even earned a recall to the England squad for the international break last month. He played in a 1-1 draw against Uruguay and a 1-0 defeat to Japan.
There will be no Mainoo tonight, though, as he is nursing a “minor injury”. All eyes will be on Ugarte and how he fares given he has failed to live up to expectations at Old Trafford.
Ugarte joined United from Paris Saint-Germain back in the summer of 2024 in a £50m deal. He was supposed to be Casemiro’s long-term replacement but he has struggled.
Reports suggest Ugarte might be on his way out of the club once the summer transfer window opens. A move to Italy could be on the cards with Juventus in the running for his signature.
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