Kobbie Mainoo camp dumbfounded by fall from favour and lack of communication from Amorim

Kobbie Mainoo’s representatives have been left baffled by his sudden slide down the pecking order at Manchester United, with frustration mounting over what they see as poor communication from manager Ruben Amorim.

The 20-year-old midfielder has yet to feature in either of United’s opening Premier League fixtures.

Born in Stockport to Ghanaian parents, Mainoo has long been regarded as one of United’s brightest academy graduates.

But his omission from Amorim’s first two matchday squads has sparked growing concern about his immediate future at Old Trafford, with those close to him questioning the lack of clarity over his role.

Mainoo’s situation has already led to speculation about a potential departure before the close of the transfer window.

The Athletic reports that the England international is open to exploring options abroad should his playing opportunities remain limited, even though United have publicly maintained they are content with his development.

Questions over his standing in Amorim’s system are not new. The Portuguese coach has previously spoken of the youngster’s need to increase “pace and rhythm” in midfield, but his limited involvement since returning from injury last spring has left doubts over whether he remains central to the club’s long-term plans.

Despite his current predicament, Mainoo’s stock remains high in Europe. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both expressed interest earlier this summer, while Chelsea and Tottenham have also monitored his availability.

United, who once valued him at £70 million, are now believed to be considering offers closer to £45m.

Figures around the player stress that he has continued to train diligently and maintain a professional attitude, though patience is wearing thin among his camp.

As one source put it, they have been “dumbfounded by the lack of communication” from Amorim, who has offered little indication of when, or if, Mainoo will regain a place in the first team.

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