Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out of Manchester United match against Aston Villa in the Match-day 17 of the premier league, Softfootball reports.
The England international has never started a game under Ruben Amorim this season and was a second half substitute last weekend when Manchester United drew 4-4 against Bournemouth.
According to football expert, Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle shared the information as the Red Devils file out to play Aston Villa this evening. He posted:
🚨❌ Kobbie Mainoo, out against Aston Villa and not even on the bench due to a small injury suffered yesterday. pic.twitter.com/vGk0JaS6Zw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 21, 2025Mainoo’s future has been under scrutiny since the summer with clubs like Napoli, West Ham and Brighton monitoring his situation at the club. Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand advised Mainoo to leave the club in January to get more playing time.
The 20-year-old is in danger of missing out of the World Cup as new England manager, Thomas Tuchel hasn’t picked him for any games played by the national team. The midfielder played at the last European Championship for the Three Lions and highly rated but his lack of playing time may hurt his chances.
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim advised the player to fight for his shirt instead of thinking about changing clubs. Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle shared an interview were Amorim talked about Mainoo’s chances in the squad. He said:
Kobbie Mainoo needs to fight for his job. I think that is not a bad thing to be on the bench of Man United at 20 years old.I remember Ronaldo was on the bench, sometimes Rooney, Veron… I remember the history of Manchester United and nobody didn’t fall.
Manchester United are currently seventh on the premier league table with 26 points and will be hoping to get three points against Aston Villa.
