Manchester United coach chief Ruben Amorim explained that he changed Kobbie Mainoo's position for Thursday's Europa League's victory over FCSB after watching that “war” to fulfill his defensive tasks.
The teen midfielder lined up for Mid weekend to Romania In an offensive role along with Christian Eriksen after striker Rasmus Hoylund. Bruno Fernandes moved again to the most attracted role that Mainoo has usually filled this season.
After the half -time presentation of Alejandro Garnacho, Mainoo moved to the right and open the opening of Diogo Dalot at the High On The Wing sign, slipping a low ball beyond arm to insert into. SEAL 2-0 wins With a purpose of its own, plunging into boxes to convert the garnacho break.
“Kobbie Mainoo played in another position, with more linen, closer to the box,” Amorim stressed after the game. “He's so technical, he can change the game there. So, I think it's a good position for him, we'll see it.
“But I'm happy to see Kobbie enjoy the game more. Sometimes he is worrying about recovery, trying to protect and know he is trying. Today, I felt Kobbie enjoyed the game the most too much and I'm happy about that ”
Amorim drafted this new role for Mainoo after a sustainable period in the field of training. “I can better understand my players,” the Portuguese coach explained, “and united Kobbie's position today. We need time to understand the players.
“He was fighting hard by defending as a midfielder. Now more like No10, you can feel that he was so free, playing the ball near the box, and near the box he is really good, making small ties. I need time and we need time to work with players to understand what the best position for them is. ”
“I liked it,” Mainoo said of his new role, before I added, “I'm just happy to be on the field for Manchester UnitedBut wherever the manager needs me to play.
“Today was above, and it turned out well, and I enjoyed it.”