Kobbie Mainoo may have to confront Ruben Amorim to find out exactly why he is not getting minutes this season, according to former Manchester United defender Wes Brown.

Mainoo, 20, has not started any of United’s seven Premier League matches with his only starting role coming against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup.

The midfielder has racked up just 112 minutes of playing time off the bench having been told by the manager he is in direct competition with Bruno Fernandes for one of Amorim’s two midfield roles.

Mainoo attempted to leave United on loan before the summer transfer window closed, eager to ensure he is in the running for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad when England fly out for the World Cup next summer.

A loan move will surely be revisited should the situation not change bef

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