Ruben Amorim analysis of Kobbie Mainoo | 13 September 2025

“Now, we now have different gamers that settle down the sport. We play totally different. And [so] generally I count on extra from Kobbie Mainoo. I do know he may give that. He’s actually good at controlling the sport, but when he performs as a no.8, he has to succeed in the field [and be] returning [back to midfield]. Typically he has to cowl loads of area.

“Kobbie might play as a no.6, however generally he passes the ball and goes away, and that’s not a reference as a no.6. So we now have to steadiness every little thing [in midfield]. I feel he must have the technical skill that he [already] has, however he wants extra tempo, he wants to higher perceive the place, he must play in several speeds – generally it’s slower, generally it’s sooner – and I feel he can enhance on that.

“After which generally it’s unhealthy luck. Bruno is possibly probably the most influential participant within the final [few] years, and he’s been enjoying in that place. He has to beat Bruno, Case, Manu, they’re good gamers additionally. So I want to decide on. It will depend on the sport, the opposition and the set items, generally. All these items matter while you select the staff.

“Typically it’s the opinion of a coach. I keep in mind Vitinha. Vitinha was not enjoying for Wolverhampton [Wanderers]. Then, these days, you’ll be able to see that he’s possibly the perfect midfielder on the earth. So that you by no means know! I have to go along with what I’m feeling within the second.”