Mainoo's manager, Ruben Amorim, revealed that the young midfielder is competing with Bruno Fernandes for a spot in the middle of the park. Amorim believes that Mainoo needs to fight for his place in the team, saying, "He's fighting for the position now with Bruno. And I change two midfielders. I let Mason Mount play there because we want to score a goal, and when I changed, I felt the team needed to return to one holding midfielder near Bruno."

Mainoo has started only 15 of Amorim's 44 matches in charge, and it seems that he is being kept on the bench behind Fernandes. With over two years left on his contract, Mainoo is unlikely to be sold, but he may consider leaving the team if he doesn't get regular playing time.

Mainoo's situation is a reminder that even at Manchester United, a player's chances of playing time can be limited. If Mainoo is serious about playing regular football, he may need to consider a loan move to another team.